Technical Guide

DER1
Digital Regulator
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Regolatore Digitale DER1

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producer of synchronous
alternators 1 – 5,000kVA
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INDEX pag. 2
INTRODUCTION pag. 3
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS pag. 3
1. Architecture of the system pag. 3
1.1 Regulator pag. 3
1.2 Communications module pag. 3
2. Technical Characteristics pag. 4
3. Inputs and Outputs: technical specifications pag. 5
4. Block diagram pag. 6
INSTALLATION pag. 7
1. Overall dimensions drawings pag. 7
2. Connections pag. 8
3. Terminals pag. 8
4. DER1 connections pag. 8
4.1 Connections based on voltage pag. 8
4.2 DER1 connections for typical applications pag. 9
5. Setting up the regulator pag. 9
5.1 Alternator voltage signals pag. 9
5.2 Calibrating sensing pag. 9
6. 50/60 Signal pag. 9
7. APO Contact pag. 9
8. Remote control of voltage pag. 16
9. VOLT, STAB,Hz and AMP Trimmers pag. 17
10. Serial communications pag. 17

PARAMETERS AND OPERATING DATA pag. 18

1. ModBus registry list pag. 18
2. Word of configuration (Parameter P[10]) pag. 18
3. RAM location reference, activation of saturation in analog remote control pag. 19
4. Volatile memory addresses pag. 20
5. Fourth Status Word (Location L[39]) pag. 20
SETTING OF VOLT, STAB, AMP and Hz PARAMETERS pag. 21
1. Voltage pag. 21
1.1 Setting voltage pag. 21
1.2 Soft Start pag. 21
1.3 Slow voltage variations pag. 22
2. Stability pag. 22
2.1 Adjustment of stability pag. 22
3. Excitation overcurrent pag. 26
3.1 Description pag. 26
3.2 Calibration with a supervision unit pag. 27
3.3 Calibration without a supervision unit pag. 27
4. Underspeed pag. 27
4.1 Description pag. 27
4.2 Calibration with a supervision unit pag. 28
4.3 Calibration without a supervision unit pag. 28
5. Underspeed pag. 29
6. Other parameters pag. 29
6.1 Vout / Vaux Ratio pag. 29
6.2 V/F slope at start up pag. 29
6.3 Short cirrcuit time pag. 29
CONTROLLING OF REGULATOR ALARMS pag. 30
1. Alarm signals with the indicator lights pag. 30
2. Description of alarms pag. 31
3. APO Output pag. 32
4. Board operation time pag. 32

APPENDIX pag. 33

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The information contained in this manual may be modified without advance notice.
This revision supersedes and replaces all previous editions.
Even partial reproduction of this manual is prohibited, with any means whatsoever, without prior written
authorisation by Mecc Alte S.p.A.

INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information on the operation and use of the DER1 digital regulator.

In order to avoid damage to persons and/or property, only qualified personnel, having full
knowledge and understanding of the information contained in this manual, should perform the
procedures described herein; when power to the unit is on, the voltage present may be lethal for
the operator.
All connections must be made with the power off.
The plastic protections on connectors J1 and J2 must not be removed for any reason whatsoever.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
1. Architecture of the system
The DER1 is a voltage regulator for synchronous alternators, designed for stand alone working and
calibration; to maximize performances, the regulator should be intended as part of a system made up of at
least three components: the DER1 (control unit), a communications module (USB2DxR, for example) and
a supervision unit, as illustrated in figure 6.
The connectors for connection to and from the power generator and communications module are located
on the DER1 regulator.
The supervision unit can be made up of a personal computer, another “synoptic” device or both; it does
not have the function of controlling the system in real time, but allows programming and visualisation of all
operational parameters of the DER1.
If it is equipped with USB interface, it’s possible to use the USB2DxR communications module for its
connection.

1.1 Regulator
Since the regulator is designed to control many different types of generators, it must be appropriately
configured to obtain the best performance; most of the settings are stored in a non-volatile integrated
memory (EEPROM). The first time the regulator is turned on, a default configuration will be present, which
satisfies the most widely requested characteristics and is suitable to facilitate installation: the trimmers are
active and the inputs for the external potentiometer and the 60 Hz jumper are enabled, therefore the basic
calibrations can be performed without the use of additional equipment.
Two versions of the DER 1 and DER 1/A regulators are available; the first one is optimised for Mecc Alte
Series 3 to 38 alternators, while the second is optimised for Mecc Alte series 40, 43 and 46 alternators; the
two versions differ primarily in the default parameters.
NOTE: the parameter that defines the output voltage (with the VOLT trimmer disabled) is set on 0 (so that
the adjustment takes place on the minimum voltage).

1.2 Communications module

The USB2DxR communications module (which is provided for connection to the COM connector of the
DER1) is equipped with a USB port, through which it is possible to set the parameters (for both
configuration and operation) and “monitor” operation of the generator.

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2. Technical Characteristics of the device installed on board

• Digital controlled regulator, based on DSP

• Suitable for all Mecc Alte self-regulated alternators
• Power connections through 20 poles(1) Fast-On connector (see fig.2)
• Protection of power winding with 5A fast acting fuse
• Signal connections (Pext, 60Hz Jumper, APO) through 10 poles mini Fast-On separate connector
• Environmental temperature: -25°C ÷ +70°C
• Voltage supply: 40Vac÷270Vac (2)(from auxiliary winding, output voltage or PMG)
• Maximum continuous output current: 5Adc
• Frequency range: 12Hz÷72Hz
• Three phase or single phase sensing in all connections (Y--YY-)
• Single phase or three phase sensing automatic recognition
• Average value of voltage regulation
• Voltage regulation range (sensing) from 75Vac to 300Vac
• Precision of voltage regulation: ± 1% from no-load to nominal load in static condition, with any power
factor and for frequency variations ranging from -5% to +20% of the nominal value.
• Precision of voltage regulation: ± 0,5% in stabilized conditions (load, temperature).
• Transient voltage drop and overvoltage within ± 15%
• Voltage recovery time within ± 3% of the value set, in less than 300 msec.
• Programmable Soft start
• Parameters: VOLT, STAB, AMP and Hz settable by trimmers (default), 50/60Hz settable by a
“jumper” (default), all parameters programmable via software
• 0÷2,5Vdc or -10÷+10Vdc external voltage for analogical remote control of output voltage
• Remote control of output voltage through external potentiometer (from 25Kohm to 100Kohm)
• Underspeed protection with adjustable threshold and slope
• Overvoltage and undervoltage alarms
• Excitation overcurrent protection with delayed intervention
• Underexcitation alarm/loss os excitation(6)
• Management of temporary short circuits (start up of asynchronous motors)
• Open collector output (not insulated) signalling some allarm intervention with programmable activation in
respect of each alarm and possibility of the intervention delay and selectable active level(6)
• Allarm conditions storage (type of alarm, number of events, duration of the last event, total time)
• Memorization of the regulator operation time
• USB communications interface (with optional USB2DxR module)

WARNING : Operation of the DER1 is not specified below 12 Hz.

NOTE (2) : with EMI external filter SDR 128/K, see Fig.4 (3m without EMI filter)
NOTE (6) : Starting from rev. 19 of the firmware

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3. Inputs and Outputs: technical specifications
TABLE 1 : CONNECTOR CN1
Terminal(1) Name Function Specification Notes
1 Exc- Continuous Rating: 5Adc
Excitation
2 Aux/Exc+ Transitory Rating:12Adc at peak
3 Aux/Exc+ Power 40÷270 Vac, Frequency: 12÷72Hz (2) (1)
4 UFG Sensing Range 2: 150÷300 Vac
5 UFG Range 2 Burden: <1VA
U channel
6 UHG Sensing Range 1: 75÷150 Vac
7 UHG Range 1 Burden: <1VA
8 UHB Jumper Short for sensing
9 UFB Range1 75÷150 Vac
10 UFB
Star point (12 YY or 6 Y leads
11 UFB Board reference generators) is hard connected
to AVR power supply input (1)
12 UFB
13 - Not present
14 VFG Sensing Range 1: 75÷150 Vac
V channel, to be
15 VHG Burden: <1VA
Sensing connected in parallel to
16 VHB Range 1 U channel in case of
Scala 2: 150÷300 Vac
single phase sensing
17 VFB Range 2 Burden: <1VA
18 - Not present
19 WFG Sensing Range 1: 75÷150 Vac
W channel, unused
20 WHG Burden: <1VA
Sensing (with shorted inputs)
21 WHB Range 1 in case of single phase
Range 2: 150÷300 Vac
sensing
22 WFB Range 2 Burden: <1VA

TABLE 2 : CONNECTOR CN3

Terminal Name Funcion Specifications Notes
Common Type: Non-insulated open collector
23 Active Programmable : active
Current: 100mA
level(6), activating alarm
A.P.O. protections output Voltage: 30V
24 and delay time
Max length: 30m (3)
25 Common Type: Not insulated Selection of underspeed
Jumper 50/60Hz
26 50/60Hz Max length: 3m protection threshold (4)
27 0EXT Jumper for remote voltage Type: Not insulated Short for 0÷2,5Vdc input
28 JP1 control 0÷2,5Vdc Max length: 3m or potentiometer
Input for remote voltage Type: Not insulated
29 0EXT Regulation: ±10 % (5)
Input for remote voltage Max length: 30m (3)
30 PEXT control 0÷2,5Vdc or Pext Input: 0÷2,5Vdc o Potentiometer 100K Burden: 0÷1mA (sink)
31 JP2 Type: Not insulated Short for 0÷2,5Vdc input
Pext Jumper
Max length: 3m or potentiometer
32 ±10V control ±10 Vdc Input: ±10Vdc Burden: ±1mA (source/sink)

Note 1) The terminals are connected to each other on the board: 2 with 3, 4 with 5, 6 with 7, 9 with 10, 11 and 12.
Note 2) Minimum power voltage 40 Vac at 15 Hz, 100 V at 50 Hz, 115 V at 60 Hz
Note 3) With external EMI filter 182/K (3m without EMI filter)
Note 4) 50·(100%-αHz%) or 60·(100%-αHz%) where αHz% is the position relative to the Hz trimmer or the percen
tage value of parameter P[21]
Note 5) Value not to be exceeded. The effective range depends on parameter P[16]
Nota 6) Starting from revision 19 of the firmware

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 TABELLA 3: TRIMMERS
Name Function Notes
From 75Vac to 150Vac or from 150Vac to
VOLT Voltage Calibration
300Vac, see paragraph “Setting the voltage”
Adjustment of proportional gain, see paragraph
STAB Calibration of dynamic response
on “Stability”.
Calibration of underspeed protection Variation up to -20% with respect to the nominal
Hz
intervention threshold speed value set in parameter 50/60.
Calibration of excitation overcurrent See paragraph “Calibration of excitation
AMP
protection overcurrent protection”

4. Block diagram

Fig 1

INSTALLATION
Upon receipt of the digital regulator, perform a visual inspection to ensure that no damage has been
sustained during transportation and movement of the equipment. In the event of damage, advise the shipper,
the insurance company, the seller or Mecc Alte immediately. If the regulator is not installed immediately,
store it in its original packaging in a dust and humidity-free environment.
The regulator is normally installed in the generator terminal box. It is fixed with two M4x25 screws and must
be installed in a location where the temperature does not exceed the environmental conditions foreseen. The
regulator is equipped with a 5A fast-acting protection fuse. If necessary, the fuse must be replaced only wiith
a fuse of the same type and rating.

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 1. Overall dimensions drawings

dimensions in mm
Fig 2

2. Connections
The digital regulator connections depend on the application and excitation system.
Figure 1 shows the functional aspect of the connection points to the regulator
An error in connection may have deadly consequences for the unit.
Carefully check to make sure that all connections are precise and in accordance with the attached drawings,
before turning on the power.

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3. Terminals
Figures 1 and 2 show the connection terminals; the connections must be made using cables having a
minimum diameter:
 1,5 mm² for power cables on terminals from 1 to 22
 0,5 mm² for signal cables on terminals from 23 to 32
4. DER1 connections
The DER1 regulator has 3 differential inputs, with 2 selectable scales for each of them (see fig. 1):
 scale "H" for voltages between 75V and 150V
 scale "F" for voltages between 150V and 300V
4.1 Connections based on main alternator voltage
Based on the machine connections, and the desired voltage(1) you can use the three phase or single
phase sensing used in one range or the other. Table 4 summarises the connections for the most common
voltages.

TABLE 4: ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE AND SENSING CONNECTION

Connection Phase-to-Phase Voltage [V] Sensing - Phase Range Drawing Notes
Single phase on half phase H SCC0160/02
380-400-415-440-460-480- Three phase on half phase H SCC0158/04
500 (from 260 to 500) Single phase on full phase F N.A.
Three phase on full phase F N.A.
Series star
530-550-575-600-690-760- Single phase on half phase F SCC0161/02
800-920-960(from 520 to 1000) Three phase on half phase F SCC0159/04
2 channels in
1200 (from 1100 to 2000) Single phase on half phase F SCC0202/00
series
190-200-208-220-230-240- Single phase H SCC0160/02
250 (from 130 to 250) Three phase H SCC0158/04
Parallel star
380-400-415-440-460-480- Single phase F SCC0161/02
500 (from 260 to 500) Three phase F SCC0159/04
220-230-240-254-265-277- Single phase on half phase H SCC0160/02
290 (from 150 to 300) Three phase on half phase H SCC0158/04
305-320-330-440-460-530- Single phase on half phase F SCC0161/02
Series delta 555 (from 300 to 600) Three phase on half phase F SCC0159/04
220-230-240-254-265-277- Single phase on full phase F N.A.
290 (from 150 to 300) Three phase on full phase F N.A.
110-115-120-127-133-138- Single phase H SCC0160/02
145 (from 75 to 150) Three phase H SCC0158/04
Parallel delta
152-160-165-220-230-265- Single phase F SCC0161/02
277 (from 150 to 300) Three phase F SCC0159/04
Single phase on full phase F N.A.
330-346-360-380-400-415-
Zig-Zag(2) 430 (from 260 to 500) 2 channels in
Three phase on full phase F SCC0203/00
series
220-230-240-254-265-277- Single phase - Partial H SCC0160/02
290 (from 150 to 300) Single phase - Complete F N.A.
Single phase
parallel Single phase - Partial F SCC0161/02
305-320-330-440-460-530-
555 (from 300 to 600) 2 channels in
Single phase - Complete F N.A.
series

(1) Compatibly with the rated characteristics of the alternator

(2) Sensing only on full phase

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4.2 DER1 connections for typical applications
Drawings SCC158/04, SCC159/04, SCC160/02, SCC161/02 show DER1 regulator connections for typical
applications.

In case of sensing 75V-150V, with half-phase reference the typical drawing for three-phase connection is
SCC158/04, while for single phase it is SCC160/02.

In case of sensing 150V-300V, with half-phase reference the typical drawing for three-phase connection is
SCC159/04, while for single phase it is SCC161/02.

5. Setting up the regulator

Selection of the sensing scale takes place directly according to the connection on the power terminal
board; additional settings can be made with 4 trimmers (VOLT, STAB, AMP and Hz) and 3 jumpers
(50/60Hz, JP1 and JP2); the output voltage can also be set with an external analogical signal; additional
settings, including the previous ones but excluding jumpers JP1 and JP2, can be made by modifying the
25 parameters stored in a non volatile integrated memory.

5.1 Alternator voltage signals

Terminals 4-22 of connector CN1 are used for voltage sensing.

5.2 Calibrating sensing

A supplementary calibration may be necessary to compensate any existing tolerances on analogical
voltage acquisition channels; in this case follow the procedure illustrated below.

1. Write 16384 at location 19 (from the Settings/Advanced(1) Menu)

2. Disable VOLT trimmer (from the Settings/Potentiometers(1) Menu)
3. Disable Vext (from the Settings/Advanced(1) Menu)
4. The parameter present in parameter P[5](if three phase sensing) or p[6] (if single phase sensing)has to
be calibrated. Calibration should be adjust in order to obtain 225V from the generator output when the
sensing is cabled to UFB (9-10-11-12) and UFG (6-7), or to 125.5V if connected UFB (9-10-11-12) and
UHG (6-7).Please note that a paramenter increment will result in a voltage reduction of the system. It is
recommended to measure the voltage output with an instrument capable to catch the average value of
the voltage.
5. In order to ensure that the value of voltage (available also at location 36) is the same as the value
measured at point 6, calibrate the data at location 7, reading the value of Volt box in the “status” area of
Settings/Advanced (1) menu..
6. Enable the trimmers again, if it is desired to have them active (from the Settings/Potentiometers(1)
menu).
7. Enable Vext (from the Settings/Advanced(1) Menu) if you want to be active.

6. 50/60 Signal
A jumper is located on the 50/60 input (terminals 25 and 26); if enabled from the Configuration Menu, it
provokes the commutation of the underspeed protection threshold from 50·(100%-αHz%) to 60·(100%-
αHz%), where αHz% represents the position relative to the Hz trimmer or the percentage value entered at
parameter [21 (where 10% corresponds to 16384).

7. APO Contact
The acronym APO stands for Active Protection Output: (connector CN1 terminals 23 and 24) 30V-100mA
non-insulated open collector transistor, normally closed, if the “APO Invert” flag (2) is active (default), opens
(with a delay that can be programmed from 1 to 15 seconds) when, of all the alarms, one or several sepa-
rately selectable alarms are active.

NOTE (1) : Software DxR Terminal

NOTE (2) : Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware, if the “APO Invert” flag is not active or for firmware revisions up to 17 the transistor
is normally open and it closes in case of an active alarm

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SCC0158/05: Three phase sensing 75V-150V

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SCC0159/05: Three phase sensing 150V-300V

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SCC0160/03: Single phase sensing 75V-150V

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SCC0161/03: Single phase sensing 150V-300V

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SCC0202/01: Single phase sensing 300V-600V

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SCC0203/01: Single phase sensing 300V-600V
(generator in threephase ZIG-ZAG connection)

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8. Remote control of voltage
The Pext input (terminal 30) and ±10V (terminal 32) allow to obtain remote control of the output voltage by
means of a DC signal or an external potentiometer. The output voltage can be controlled by software as well
with the P[19]. The excursion range and gain of the remote control can be set independently by software
despite the output voltage control device system used (potentiometer, VDC signal or P[19]). If DC voltage is
used, it will take effect if it is within the range 0Vdc/2,5Vdc or -10Vdc/+10Vdc, when connected between
terminals 30 and 29 and subjected by jumpers JP1 and JP2; for values exceeding the aforementioned limits
(or in the event of disconnection), two options are possible: not to take the set point of external input and
return to regulation to the voltage value set with the trimmer (if enabled) or with parameter P[19], or keep the
minimum (or maximum) value of voltage that can be reached (see figures 3a and 3b). The two options can be
set with the RAM Voltage CTRL flag in the Settings/Advanced menu corresponding to the bit B7 of the
configuration word P[10] (see PARAMETERS AND OPERATIONAL DATA - Para. 2). The setting relative to
the Vext input are summarised in table 5.

NOTE: the source of DC voltage must be capable of absorbing at least 2 mA.

In making adjustments it is reccomended not to exceed the nominal value of voltage of the alternator beyond
± 10%

Relationship between analogical input and output voltage

Figure 3a: without saturation of the output voltage Figure 3b: with saturation of the output voltage
upon reaching the input voltage limits. upon reaching the input voltage limits.

TABLE 5: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF VOLTAGE REMOTE CONTROL

Jumpers Flags ( configuration menu) or Parameter P[10]

JP1 (27-28) JP2 (31-32) RAM Voltage CTRL Ext. Input
Potentiometer 0Ext - Pext (29-30) Close Close Disabled (Bit B7=0) Enabled (Bit B12=1)
Typesaturation
0V/2,5V without Input
0Ext - Pext (29-30) Close Close Disabled (Bit B7=0) Enabled (Bit B12=1)
0V/2,5V with saturation 0Ext - Pext (29-30) Close Close Enabled (Bit B7=1) Enabled (Bit B12=1)
-10V/+10V without saturation 0Ext - ±10V (29-32) Open Open Disabled(Bit B7=0) Enabled (Bit B12=1)
-10V/+10V with saturation 0Ext - ±10V (29-32) Open Open Enabled (Bit B7=1) Enabled (Bit B12=1)
Parameter P[15] EEPROM Close Close Disabled(Bit B7=0) Disabled (Bit B12=0)
Location L[49] RAM Close Close Enabled (Bit B7=1) Disabled (Bit B12=0)

With a 100Kohm linear potentiometer connected as shown in figure 4a, you have the full excursion set
with parameter P[16] (with the default value P[16]=4608 there is an excursion of ± 14%); with a 25Kohm
linear potentiometer in series with a 3.9Kohm resistor, connected as shown in figure 4b, the effect of the
external potentiometer is cut in half (with the default value P[16]=4608 there is an excursion of
approximately ± 7%).

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 Fig. 4a: 100K external potentiometer connection Fig. 4b: 25K external potentiometer connection
9. VOLT, STAB, Hz and AMP Trimmers
The trimmers are enabled by the software DxR_Terminal; if they are not enabled, they do not perform any
function.
The VOLT trimmer allows adjustment from about 75V to about 150V or from about 150V to about 300V.
The STAB trimmer adjusts the dynamic response (statism) of the alternator under transient conditions.
The Hz trimmer allows for a variation of the "low speed protection" of up to –20% with respect to the
nominal speed value set by the 50/60 jumper (if activated) or by the 50/50 box in the Settings/
UFLO&LAM menu (at 50 Hz the threshold can be calibrated from 40 Hz to 50 Hz, at 60 Hz the threshold
can be calibrated from 48 Hz to 60 Hz).
The AMP trimmer adjusts the excitation overcurrent protection intervention threshold.

Fig. 5: Connessione filtro EMI SDR182/K Fig. 6: Connessione tra DER/1 e PC tramite interfaccia digitale USB2DxR
10. USB Communications
The COM connector is RESERVED for connection to the USB2DxR communications module through the
dedicated cable provided together with the module (see fig. 6).
For the communication, the regulator implements a subsystem of the ModBus standard; the DER1-
USB2DxR system performs a “slave” operation the address of which is stored in the DER1 EEPROM and is
set during configuration.
Detailed descriptions of the ModBus commands implemented are into the Technical Guide “Digital Regula-
tors Comunication Protocol” available on the web site www.meccalte.com.
The “Master Unit” is made up of a PC or other dedicated equipment and can access the parameters and
functions of the regulator.
The master unit has the following possible functions:
 Repetition, or visualisation, of the generator status variables, even from a remote location
 Setting of single parameters
 Uploading and downloading of settings files
 Status readings (alarms, measuring variables)
 Readings of the alarm memory information

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 PARAMETERS AND OPERATING DATA
1. ModBus registry list
An EEPROM memory is used to store configuration parameters and other information that must not be lost
when the generator goes off. Parameters can be read/written and machine operational settings entered
through USB connections (with module USB2DxR). Two versions of the regulator are available, called
DER1 and DER1/A; they differ primarily in the default value of several parameters. Table 6 shows a
complete list of the parameters that can be set, which define all the operational conditions of the regulator.
TABLE 6 : EEPROM SETTING REGISTRIES
Add. Description of Parameter Range Default NOTES
DER1 DER1/A
0 Firmware revision 0..65535 19 19 Reserved - Do not write
1 ModBus slave address 1..31 1 1 Identification of RS485 network (or broadcast)
2 Software configuration 0..65535 16402 18962 Reserved - Do not write
3 Serial number, high part 16bit 0 0 Reserved - Do not write
4 Serial number, low part 16bit 0 0 Reserved - Do not write
5 Three phase sensing calibration 0..32767 16384 16384 Calibration of voltage channels in 3 ph adjustment
6 Single Phase sensing calibration 0..32767 16384 16384 Calibration of voltage channels in 1 ph adjustment
7 Measured voltage calibration 0..32767 16384 16384 Calibration of location L 36 (first “STATUS” box)
8 Current limit time 0..32767 0 0 Duration of limiting in number of periods
9 Current limit level 0..32767 32767 32767 Excitation voltage limit upon start-up
10 Word configuration 16bit 7988 7988 Detailed descriptions paragraph 2 table 7
11 Shift to LEFT proportional gain 0..6 4 5 n=0…6 is equivalent to a multiplication by 2n
12 Shift to LEFT integral gain 0..6 3 1 namely 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64.
13 Coefficient tieing Ki to Kp 0..32767 16384 26624 Coefficient to set Ki and Kp separately
14 Vout / Vaux Ratio ±32767 6000 6000 Limit to voltage reduction as a function of frequency
15 Reference equivalent to Vext 0..32767 16384 16384 Value used if the Vext input and location L[49] are disabled
16 Limitation of Vext Variation 0..6553 4608 4608 Limits the effect of external analogical input (0->0; 4608->14%)
17 APO delay & alarm settings 0..65535 254(1) 254(1) Selects alarms that activate the APO contact and sets the delay
intervention
18 Step limitation reference 1..1000 50 50 For rapid variations of voltage setpoint, the passage from one
value to another takes place through added or subtracted steps at
each period.
19 Vout Reference 0..32767 0 0 Value used if the VOLT trimmer is disabled
20 Stability 0..32767 16384 16384 Value used if the STAB trimmer is disabled
21 Freq. threshold  10% freqnom 0..32767 16384 16384 Value used if the Hz trimmer is disabled
22 Excitation overcurrent threshold 0..32767 16384 16384 Value used if the AMP trimmer is disabled
23 V/F Slope 0..32767 9000 9000 V/F curve slope during normal operation
24 V/F curve slope at start up 0..32767 6000 6000 Used only upon start up
25 Short circuit time 0..255 20 20 Operating time with short circuited alternator, expressed in tenths
of seconds (0 ….. 25.5 seconds) [0=excluding STOP]
26 Overspeed threshold ±32767 0 0 Variation (10%) of overspeed alarm intervention with respect to
the default value of 55/66Hz
27 Underexcitation threshold (1)(3) 0..32767 512 512 Under-excitation alarm threshold (1)
28 Ki over-excitement Regulator 0..32767 12287 12287 Integral gain of excitation voltage regulator
29 AMP slope (f) (1) (3) 0..32767 15154 15154 AMP (f) (1)(3) overexcitation protection slope
30 Thermal dispersion coefficient 0..65535 63600 63600 Used by AMP alarm temperature estimator
31 Reserved 0..65535 - - Do not write

Note:Locations are ordered to separate the parameters of individual regulators (S.N:, SW versions and
calibration) from settings foreseen, in order to facilitate programming of regulators with the same settings but
different S.N., SW versions and calibrations. The parameters from 0 to 9 are adjusted at the factory for each
regulator. The parameters from 10 to 30 can therefore be freely copied from one to another.

NOTE (1): starting from rev. 18 of the firmware

NOTE (2): shutdown intervention threshold not to be changed in the versions preceding the 18 th
NOTE (3): proportional gain of excitation voltage regulator in the versions preceding the 18 th
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2. Configuration word (Parameter P[10])
Configuration of the regulator takes place by setting the individual bits of parameter P[10]. Each of them
enables or disables at least one function, on the basis of the fact that its value is respectively 1 or 0.
If the "DxR Terminal" programme is used (see technical guide “Interface communication USB2DxR"), the
setting is simplified by the use of the dedicated flags in the different menu corresponding to the specific bit
which enables/disables each function.
Alternatively, the DER1 can be configured by directly setting the value of the P[10] parameter; in this case
the value is calculated before entry, summing the numbers indicated in the column "Value" of Table 7,
corresponding to the functions it is desired t enable.
For example, the default configuration calls for the bits B2, B4, B5 and those from B8 to B12 to be enabled.
The corresponding value is therefore: P[10]=4+16+32+256+512+1024+2048+4096=7988.

TABLE 7 : BIT FUNCTION OF THE CONFIGURATION WORD (PARAMETER P[10] )

Bit Value Function Default
B0 1 Not used 0
B1 2 Periodical reference variation 0
B2 4 Automatic voltage offset compensation(1) 1
B3 8 Not used 0
B4 16 Enable hardware jumper 50/60Hz 1
B5 32 Inversion APO(4) 1
B6 64 Force three-phase sensing 0
B7 128 External location reference L[49] (2) and activation of saturation in the event of overflow(3) 0
B8 256 Enable VOLT TRIMMER 1
B9 512 Enable STAB TRIMMER 1
B10 1024 Enable Hz TRIMMER 1
B11 2048 Enable AMP TRIMMER 1
B12 4096 Enable external analogical input 1
B13 8192 Enable external DAC 0
B14 16384 60 Hz setting in the event of disabling of the 50/50 Hz hardware jumper 0
B15 32768 Reserved 0
NOTE (1): only with single-phase reference
NOTE (2): if analogical input is disabled
NOTE (3): for analogical input
NOTE (4): starting from rev. 18 of the firmware
3. RAM location reference, activation of saturation in analogical remote control
The RAM Voltage CTRL Flag (corresponding to bit 7 of the P[10] configuration word) performs two
functions:
1. If the Pext hardware input is enabled (Flat Ext. Input corresponding to bit 12 of the P[10] configuration
word), as previously described, the RAM Voltage CTRL Flag activates saturation of output voltage
when the analogical control voltage reaches the limit foreseen for input, to which it is applied (see Para.
8 Remote control of voltage).
If saturation is enabled, in the event of removal of the Vext/Pext connection (due to accidental
opening, for example) the voltage goes to the maximum value set in parameter P[16] (+14% by
default).

2. When Pext is disabled by hardware, the indicated flag defines the value to be used by the software
control of the output voltage. If RAM Voltage CTRL is deactivated (B7=0), the non volatile parameter P
[15] is used (therefore following shut down and restart of the regulator, the last value memorised
remains set): on the start up the location L[49] is initialised with the value of parameter P[15] and is
kept aligned to that value. Editing of location L[49] has no effect in this working condition. If RAM
Voltage CTRL is active (B7=1) the volatile location L[49] is used for software remote control of the
output voltage (when the regulator is energized, the value is stored. If the regulator is shut down, the
value is lost). This function is particularly useful for the applications of alternators in parallel with grid,
when the regulation of the reactive power exchanged is controlled by means of a third party supplied
digital supervisor.

TABLE 8 : REMOTE VOLTAGE CONTROL FLAGS FUNCTION

FLAG RAM
P[10] Bit B7 FLAG Ext. Input P[10] Bit B12 Output voltage control type
Voltage CTRL
 0  1 Analogical without saturation
 1  1 Analogical with saturation
 0  0 Digital - Parameter P[15]
 1  0 Digital - Location L[49]
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4. Volatile memory addresses
TABLE 9 : VOLATILE MEMORY ADDRESSES
Add. Add name Range Access Description
32 VOLT Trimmer 0..32767 Read only VOLT Trimmer Position
33 STAB Trimmer 0..32767 Read only STAB Trimmer Position
34 Hz Trimmer 0..32767 Read only Hz Trimmer Position
35 AMP Trimmer 0..32767 Read only AMP Trimmer Position
36 First status word 0..3200 Read only Regulated voltage [tenths of volts]
37 Second status word 0..900 Read only Frequency [tenths of Hz]
38 Third status word 16bit Read only Active alarms
39 Fourth status word 16bit Read only Active configuration
40 Commands 16bit Write Reserved Word Commands – Do not use
41 Pext/Vext Inputs 0..32767 Read only Analogical input or external potentiometer value
42 Setpoint 0..32767 Read only Setpoint value
43 Setpoint 0..32767 Read only Value modified by regulator in case of alarms, soft-start, etc.
44 Measured Voltage 0..32767 Read only Internal variable
45 Estimated temperture 0..32767 Read only Estimates temperature of exciter windings
… … …
0..32767 Write Used if Vext input is disabled and voltage remote
49 Reference corresponding to Vext control by RAM location is enabled (P[10]-Bit B7=1)
50 Peak to peak voltage 0..32767 Read only Internal variable
51 Three phase switch threeshold 0..32767 Read only Internal variable
52 Offset voltage 0..32767 Read only Internal variable (active only in single phase sensing)
53 Kp/2P[11] 0..32767 Read only Proportional gain not considering factor 2P[11] (1)
P[12]
54 Ki/2 0..32767 Read only Integral gain not considering factor 2P[12] (1)
(1)
55 AMP protection threshold 0..32767 Read only Intervention threshold of overexcitation protection
(2)
56 Underexcitation observer 0..32767 Read only Observer of underexcitation or loss of excitation
5. Fourth Status Word (Location L[39])
Location L[39] indicates (almost in real time) the active configuration at any given time; it is not a simple
replication of the value recorded in parameter P[10], however, inasmuch as the bits B2, B6 and B14 adjust
their value only on the basis of the configuration set, but also of the effective operational status of the
DER1 at that time; for example, if the regulator is connected with three phase sensing, even if bit B6 of the
configuration word is set on 0 (automatic recognition of single phase – three phase activation), bit B6 of
location L[39] will have a value of 1; similarly, if the 60 Hz jumper is engaged and reading is enabled 8Bit
B4 of parameter P[10] set on 1), bit B14 of location L[39] will have a value of 1 even if the corresponding
bit B14 of the configuration word is set on 0.
The values of the fourth word of status (location L[39]) are shown in table 10, on the basis of the type of
the regulation and nominal frequency.
TABLE 10 :STANDARD VALUES OF THE FOURTH STATUS WORD (LOCATION L[39])
Rated frequency:
Sensing 50Hz 60Hz
Single phase 7988 24372(2)
Three phase 8048(2) 24432(2)
TABLE 11 : BIT FUNCTION OF THE FOURTH STATUS WORD L[39] ( ACTIVE CONFIGURATION )
Bit Function Value Default
B0 Not used 1 0
B1 Bit activating a periodical variation of reference voltage 2 0
B2 Bit activating automatic compensation of the offset in voltage acquisition channels 4 0/1 (1)
B3 Not used 8 0
B4 Bit enabling reading of 50/60 Hz jumper hardware 16 1
B5 Inversion APO(2) 32 1
B6 Three phase sensing active 64 0
B7 Voltage remote control by RAM location L[49] or input saturation ( in case of overflow ) 128 0
B8 Bit enabling reading of reference voltage by VOLT Trimmer 256 1
B9 Bit enabling reading of stability parameter by STAB Trimmer 512 1
B10 Bit enabling reading of underspeed protection threshold by Hz Trimmer 1024 1
B11 Bit enabling reading of excitation current threshold by AMP Trimmer 2048 1
B12 Bit enabling reading of external voltage input 4096 1
B13 Bit enabling DAC 8192 0
B14 60Hz active setting (jumper 60Hz closed and/or 60Hz active setting on configuration menu)(3) 16384 0/1 (1)
B15 Reserved 32768 0
NOTE (1): depending on the sensing and nominal frequency
NOTE (2): starting from revision 18 of the firmware
NOTE (3): software configuration, with jumper 50/60 disabled
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 SETTING OF VOLT, STAB, AMP and Hz PARAMETERS.
1. Voltage
1.1 Setting voltage.
Setting can take place through the trimmer or software: on sensing inputs 6/7 – 10/11/12 (with bridge 8-9),
15-16 and 20-21, the voltage can be set between 75÷150 Vac (scale H); on sensing inputs 4/5 -
9/10/11/12, 14-17 and 19-22 between 150÷300 Vac (scale F).
There are two ways to set from minimum to maximum value:
1. With the VOLT trimmer, which must be enabled by the Settings/potentiometers menu of DxR Termi-
nal software
2. With parameter P[19] (The Volt trimmer must be enabled from the Settings/Potentiometers menu:
the value 0 corresponds to minimum voltage, 16384 corresponds to the intermediate value
(respectively 112.5 V and 225 V), while 32767 corresponds to maximum voltage.
The setting is facilitated using the software DxR Terminal, through Settings/Potentiometers menu.
It is possible to vary voltage with respect to the value set, with the Pext input (terminals 29-30) if enabled
from the area Pext/Vext in the Settings/Advanced menu, with a 25Kohm or 100Kohm potentiometer, with
a range of variation that can be programmed up to ±100% (parameter P[16]. The default setting is ± 14%,
even if it is opportune not to exceed ±10%). Alternatively, variation can be made with continuous voltage
applied on Pext (terminal 30) or ±10V (terminal 32), based on the value of that voltage. If the Pext voltage
is disabled, it is possible to vary the voltage with parameter P[15] or location L[49]. For additional details
see the paragraph "Remote control of voltage".

1.2 Soft Start

In the event of fast start up of the prime mover or sudden regulator excitation with the generator running at
nominal speed an uncontrolled regulator could result in a temporary generator overvoltage or in a
transitory prime mover overload due to the high peak of excitation current..
These effects can be minimised by setting parameter “Delay” and “Excitation Limit” in the area “Soft-Start”
of the Settings/Advanced menu, corresponding to parameters P[8] and P[9] : during starting, they
determine a limit of the excitation current.
Parameter P[8] sets the duration of the excitation current limitation, namely the value of the parameter
corresponds to the number of periods in which the limitation is active. The default value is P[8]=0 which
corresponds to deactivation of the soft start. Considering that in most cases the alternator is already at
nominal speed, an estimate in temporal terms (corresponding to the setting “Delay” in Soft-Start area) for 4
pole machines, may be obtained with the formula:
1 30
tlim  P[8]   P[8]  Where fn = nominal frequency in Hz or n = nominal speed in R.P.M
fn n
The parameter P[9] sets the excitation current limit: the value P[9]=0 is setting to zero the excitation
current, while the maximum value P[9]=32767 is removing the current limitation. The default value is P[9]
=32767. When the interval of action of the soft start has been exceeded, the output voltage moves to the
value set. The rapidity of the change is set by parameter P[18] (see paragraph on "Slow voltage
variations”)

The optimal values of “Delay” and “Excitation limit” (parameters P[8] and P[9]) depend a great
deal on the type of alternator and final application and it must be found through experimentation.
An inappropriate setting of parameters P[8] and P[9] could cause failure of the alternator to
excite itself.

By way of example, for high power alternators of the ECO46 series, the following settings may be
experimented: Delay=1280ms (P[8]=64) and Excitation limit=50% (P[9]=16384); for low power alternators of
the ECP3 series, the effects of a reduction of both the duration and limitation of the current may be
experimented, such as Delay=320ms (P[8]=16) and Excitation limit=3,72% (P[9]=4096).

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 1.3 Slow voltage variations
In the event of rapid variation of the reference, a procedure of "slow" variation has been foreseen: in
response to a step variation, parameter P[18] determines the rapidity with which the transition is made.
A value of 1 involves the slowest possible variation; a value exceeding 100 involves an almost immediate
variation. The value 0 disables any variation.
P19
17742

16384

t
Vo
230V
P18 = 100 P18 = 20
P18 = 1
225V
fig. 7

t
2. Stability
2.1 Adjustment of stability
The regulator diagram is shown in figure 8.

KP
+
+
Ref. Σ Error Σ PIout
- +
KI
Feedback
s

figure 8 : Regulator Diagram

The values of the proportional and integral gain (KP and KI respectively) depend on the position of the STAB
trimmer if enabled, or the value of parameter P[20] if the trimmer is disabled. The value of the proportional
gain KP also depends on the value of the P[11] parameter. The value of the integral gain KI depends on the
values of parameters P[12] and P[13] and, only for the standard DER1 (grey box) with the STAB trimmer ena-
bled, even on the 50/60Hz(1) setting. In the other DER1 versions, for example DER1/A (blue box), the inte-
gral gain KI does not differ no matter how the 50/60Hz(4) setting is set.
The numeric elaborations carried out by the DER1 for obtaining the proportional and integral gain values are
given in the block diagrams in figures 8a(2), 8b(2) and 8c .

Trimmer
STAB KI
L[54]
Fcig50() o/or/ou/oder Fcig60() P[13] 2P[12]
L[33] L[53]
FcSTAB()

2P[11]
KP

fig. 8a: drawing of the numeric elaboration of the proportional and integral
gain by a DER1 (standard) with the STAB trimmer enabled

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If the STAB trimmer is enabled (STAB Flag Trimmer present) its angular position, available at location
L[33], is transformed by the FcSTAB(2) function into the numeric value available at location L[53](3) (figs. 8a
and 8b). If the STAB trimmer is disabled, the value of location L[53](3) directly becomes the value set using
the P[20] parameter (fig. 8c).
The proportional gain KP is obtained by multiplying the value of location L[53](3) by a coefficient that de-
pends on the value given in parameter P[11](4).

Trimmer
STAB KI
L[54]
P[13] 2P[12]
L[33] L[53]
FcSTAB()

2P[11]
KP

fig. 8b: drawing of the numeric elaboration of the proportional and integral
gain by a DER1/A with the STAB trimmer enabled

The integral gain, available at location L[54](3) minus the multiplication by a coefficient, depends on the va-
lue of the proportional gain at location L[53](3); in the standard DER1 (grey box) with the STAB trimmer
enabled (STAB Flag Trimmer present) the value of location L[53] (3) at 50Hz is transformed by the function
Fcig50(2) and by the multiplication of the value of parameter P[13], in the numeric value available at location
L[54](3); at 60Hz the transformation function is Fcig 60(2), different from that at 50Hz, (fig. 8a); in the other
versions of the DER1 (fig. 8b), for example DER1/A (blue box), or if the STAB trimmer is disabled (4) (fig.
8c), not only is there a difference between the integral value at 50Hz and at 60Hz, but even the value of
location L[54](3) is obtained by simply multiplying the proportional gain at location L[53] (3) by the value of
parameter P[13].

KI
L[54]
P[13] 2P[12]
L[53]
P[20]

2P[11]
KP

fig. 8c: drawing of the numeric elaborations of proportional and integral gain by all
DER1 with STAB trimmer disabled

In both cases, the effective integral gain KI is obtained by multiplying the value of location L[54](3) by a co-
efficient that depends on the value given in parameter P[12](4).
The mentioned coefficients can take on values of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 according to the values written in
parameters P[11] (for proportional gain) and P[12] (for integral gain); these values represent the value as-
signed to base 2 (fixed) to obtain the required coefficient (e.g. parameter P[11] = 4 => multiplication coeffi-
cient of the proportional gain = 24 = 16, P[12] = 3 => multiplication coefficient of the integral gain = 23 = 8).
The following tables show, for every three-phase machine on 50Hz and 60Hz, the STAB trimmer calibra-
tion which allows increased speed of response to the transistor with the generator in stand-alone opera-
tion. In case of different applications (for example alternators reconnected in single-phase, in parallel
among them or in parallel with the grid, with motors having less than 4 cylinders and so on) it may be nec-
essary to readjust the STAB trimmer calibration.
If the voltage cannot be stably adjusted for permanent operation and/or in the transient by the STAB trim-
mer settings, it may be necessary to vary one or more stability adjustment parameters: P[11], P[12] and P
[13] the description of which is given in table 6.

NOTE (1) Starting from Rev. 15 of the firmware

NOTE (2) The FcSTAB, Fcig50 and Fcig60 functions are not implemented in the DER1s with firmware up to version 14, and in the
block diagram they are considered as identities, i.e. L[53] (3)=FcSTAB(L[33])=L[33] e Fcig60(L[53] ) = Fcig50(L[53])=L[53](3).
With these regulators the STAB trimmer needs to be rotated by less than two notches counted clockwise.
NOTE (3) Location available to the user from firmware Rev. 15.
NOTE (4) Structure valid also for DER1s with firmware up to version 14 but without location L[53] and L[54] availability

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 TABLE 12 ECO/ECP SERIES: RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OF DER1 STAB TRIMMER Fw Rel. ≥ 15
Alternator Nominal frequency = 50Hz
S Singlephase Threephase
Type Pole
[KVA] STAB L[33] L[53] STAB L[33] L[53]
ECO38-1SN/4 (1) 4 180 n.d. n.d. n.d. 6 16384 8192
ECO38-2SN/4 (1) 4 200 n.d. n.d. n.d. 8 24191 17859
ECO38-3SN/4 (1) 4 225 n.d. n.d. n.d. 8,5 26176 20910
ECO38-1LN/4 (1) 4 250 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO38-2LN/4 (1) 4 300 n.d. n.d. n.d. 8 24191 17859
ECO38-3LN/4 (1) 4 350 11 32704 32640 9 28096 24090
ECO40-1S/4 (2) 4 400 11 32704 32640 9 28096 24090
ECO40-2S/4 (2) 4 450 11 32704 32640 8,5 26176 20910
ECO40-3S/4 (2) 4 500 9,5 30077 27607 9 28096 24090
ECO40-1L/4 (2) 4 550 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-1.5L/4 (2) 4 620 9 28096 24090 9,5 30077 27607
ECO40-2L/4 (2) 4 680 11 32704 32640 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-VL/4 (2) 4 720 9,5 30077 27607 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-1SN/4 (2) 4 800 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-2SN/4 (2) 4 930 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-1LN/4 (2) 4 1100 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-2LN/4 (2) 4 1300 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-VL/4 (2) 4 1400 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO46-1S/4 (2) 4 1500 8 24191 17859 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO46-1.5S/4 (2) 4 1650 9,5 30077 27607 9,5 30077 27607
ECO46-2S/4 (2) 4 1800 11 32704 32640 9,5 30077 27607
ECO46-1L/4 (2) 4 2100 9,5 30077 27607 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO46-1.5L/4 (2) 4 2300 11 32704 32640 9 28096 24090
ECO46-2L/4 (2) 4 2500 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
Alternator Nominal frequency = 60Hz
Singlephase Threephase
Type Poli S [KVA]
STAB L[33] L[53] STAB L[33] L[53]
ECO38-1SN/4 (1) 4 216 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO38-2SN/4 (1) 4 240 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO38-3SN/4 (1) 4 270 n.d. n.d. n.d. 8 24191 17859
ECO38-1LN/4 (1) 4 300 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO38-2LN/4 (1) 4 360 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO38-3LN/4 (1) 4 420 8,5 26176 20910 9 28096 24090
ECO40-1S/4 (2) 4 480 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-2S/4 (2) 4 540 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-3S/4 (2) 4 600 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-1L/4 (2) 4 660 8,5 26176 20910 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-1.5L/4 (2) 4 744 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-2L/4 (2) 4 816 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO40-VL/4 (2) 4 864 9 28096 24090 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-1SN/4 (2) 4 960 8,5 26176 20910 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-2SN/4 (2) 4 1116 8,5 26176 20910 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-1LN/4 (2) 4 1320 8,5 26176 20910 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-2LN/4 (2) 4 1560 8 24191 17859 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO43-VL/4 (2) 4 1700 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO46-1S/4 (2) 4 1800 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO46-1.5S/4 (2) 4 1980 n.d. n.d. n.d. 9 28096 24090
ECO46-2S/4 (2) 4 2160 9,5 30077 27607 9 28096 24090
ECO46-1L/4 (2) 4 2520 8,5 26176 20910 n.d. n.d. n.d.
ECO46-1.5L/4 (2) 4 2760 n.d. n.d. n.d. 8,5 26176 20910
ECO46-2L/4 (2) 4 3000 n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d.
NOTE (1) DER1: P[11] = 4, P[12] = 3, P[13] = 16384, with trimmer STAB enabled
NOTE (2) DER1/A: P[11] = 5, P[12] = 1, P[13] = 26624, with Fcig60(L[53] ) = Fcig50(L[53]) = L[53]
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3. EXCITATION OVERCURRENT
3.1 Description
The DER1 regulator is equipped with an excitation (main rotor) winding temperature estimator. An estimate
of the temperature (in relative values) is available in real time (and it can be read) in location 45; in the lower
part of the main window of the DxR terminal software there is a graphic representation of location 45. The
progress of the temperature is of the exponential type (see figure 9).
Through parameter P[22] or the AMP trimmer, it is possible to define a limit (which involves intervention of
alarm 5) to the excitation voltage and therefore to the temperature.
The function of this alarm is not only to signal an excessive temperature, but it also has an active function in
reducing the cause. In fact, an adjustment ring takes control of the voltage generated when the threshold
set is exceeded: This reduces the voltage to the point of reducing the excitation current by a value
compatible with the ability of thermal dissipation of the machine. The stability of the regulation in case of
overexcitation alarm, if necessary, may be adapted to the application by varying the value of parameter 28(5)
For an increased protection of the electrical machine, starting from rev. 18 of the firmware, the excitation
overcurrent protection was extended to the whole speed interval (frequency) of the alternator, particularly for
the lower frequencies, to a preset threshold (56.7Hz with the jumper inserted between the 25 and 26 termi-
nals of connector CN1, if enabled, or, otherwise, if the 50/60, 49Hz setting is enabled) the protection inter-
venes with an effective threshold (relative to the one set through the AMP trimmer or parameter 22) reduced
proportionally to the frequency.
The extent of this reduction depends on parameter 29 which is by default set to an adequate value for the
standard alternators, used in three-phase in nominal voltage.
An increment of the value of P[29] determines a bigger reduction of the intervention threshold, based on the
frequency reduction, a decrease of the value of P[29] determines a smaller reduction of the intervention
threshold.

Caution !
If the magnetic gain of the alternator is high, unstable events may occur when the protections inter-
venes, therefore it is necessary to adjust parameter 28 (usually by reducing its value).
When the alternator works with reduced load and speed, overheating, which is dangerous to the integrity of
the machine, might occur, if the overcurrent protection threshold is not sufficiently reduced when reducing the
frequency.
As you can see in figure 9, when the estimated temperature (represented by the continuous line) reaches the
threshold value, the reduction of excitation current (and consequent drop in voltage generated) brings about
the stabilisation of the temperature near a limit value.

Location 45
30000 L45(alt1,
I=In)
25000 L45(alt2,
I=In)
L45(alt2,
20000 I>In)
T45(alt1,
15000 I=In)
T45(alt2,
I=In)
T45(alt2, (1) Nominal load and 90% of nominal frequency
10000 (2) with load greater than the nominal one
I>In)
L[55]=12970 (3) starting from rev.15 of the Firmware
5000 (4) starting from rev.15 of the Firmware, L[35] for
L[55]=21617 the previous versions
fig. 9 0 (5) Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware only the
0 10 20 tim e [sec] integral gain of the excitation overcurrent regula-
tor can me modified.

Curve Description
L[45] (alt1, I=In) : value read at location L[45] with a certain alternator (1)
L[45] (alt2, I=In) : value read at location L[45] with a second alternator of a different type (1)
L[45] (alt2, I>In) : value read at location L[45] with the second alternator during overloading (2)
T[45] (alt1, I=In) : value that would be read at location L[45]with the first alternator, without protection (1)
T[45] (alt2, I=In) : value that would be read at location L[45] with the second alternator, without protection (1)
T[45] (alt2, I>In) : value that would be read at location L[45] with the second alternator during overloading,
without protection (2).
L[55]=12970 : Represents the value of the current limit set using the AMP trimmer or the P[22] parameter for
the first alternator(3)
L[55]=21617 : Represents the value of the current limit set using the AMP trimmer ot the P[22] parameter for
the second alternator(3)
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3.2 Calibration with a supervision unit
To calibrate the overload protection, when the machine is cold, perform the following procedure:
1) turn the AMP trimmer fully clockwise (if enabled from the Settings/Potentiometers menu) or write 32676
in location 22
2) feed the alternator an overload having cosphi = 0.8 or cosphi = 0 respectively equal to 125% or 110% of
the nominal load
3) read the value displayed at location 45 2 minutes after overload application
4) if the AMP trimmer is enabled turn it anti-clockwise until the value read at location 55(4) becomes equal to
the value read at point 3 (location 45); the operation is simplified a lot by using the DxR terminal software
which provides, in the lower part of the main window, a graphic representation of the time evolution of loca-
tions 45 (“real excitation”, red line) and 55 (“excitation threshold” - yellow line): the intervention threshold
must be calibrated so that the yellow line should intersect the red line when, from the application of the
overload, the time specified at point 3 has passed.
5) if the AMP trimmer is not enabled, write the value read at point 3 (location 45) in location 22.
6) Alarm 5 should set off (visible both on the main panel of the DxR Terminal and through a change in the
LED flash) and the voltage should start to decrease
7) If the load is removed, alarm 5 disappears after a few seconds and the generator voltage goes back to the
nominal value.

3.3 Calibration without a supervision unit

NB: this calibration can be performed only if the AMP trimmer was previously enabled.
To calibrate the overload protection, perform the following procedure:
1) turn the AMP trimmer fully clockwise
2) feed the alternator an overload having cos phi = 0.8 or cos phi = 0 respectively equal to 125% or 110% of
the nominal load
3) after two minutes slowly turn the AMP trimmer anti-clockwise until you get a reduction of the generator's
voltage value and the activation of alarm 5 (visible through a change in the LED flash)
4) Calibrate the AMP trimmer so as to get an output voltage value of 97% of the nominal value: alarm 5 is still
active.
5) If the load is removed, alarm 5 disappears after a few seconds and the generator voltage goes back to the
nominal value.

NOTES: If the machine is used in single phase or voltages different to the ones set by the pro-
ducer, a recalibration of the overexcitation protection might be necessary.
If it is not possible to apply the prescribed overload, the overexcitation condition may be simulat-
ed by adequately increasing the regulated voltage so as to get an excitation current equivalent to
the overload current.

4. Underspeed
4.1 Description
For speeds lower than a programmable threshold, the machine voltage is no longer constant, but is
regulated proportionately with the frequency at a ratio, which is also programmable, as shown in figure 10a e
10b. The intervention threshold depends upon:
 the status of jumper 50/60 (terminals 25 and 26) if enabled from the Settings/UFLO&LAMS Menu.
 the status of the 50/60 setting in the Settings/UFLO&LAMS Menu
 the position of the Hz trimmer if enabled from the Settings/Potentiometers Menu
 the value entered at parameter P[21] (ref. Settings/UFLO&LAMS menu or area Transmit/Receive of
Settings/Advanced menu).
Activation of the function with voltage proportionate to the frequency is signalled by activation of alarm 6
(visible from the DER1 Terminal control panel and due to a change in the flashing indicator light).
Parameter P[21](equivalent to the Hz trimmer) sets the Underspeed protection intervention threshold; if this
is set on 16384, the protection cuts in at 45 Hz (if the 50/60 jumper and 50/60 flag in the Settings/
UFLO&LAM menu are not present) or at 54 Hz (if the 50/60 jumper is enabled or the 50/60 flag is active in
the Settings/UFLO&LAM Menu). Values between 0 and 16384 proportionately lower the threshold,
respectively to 40 Hz and 48 Hz; values between 16384 and 32767 proportionately raise the threshold,
respectively to 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
Once the underspeed protection has intervened, the frequency is proportionately reduced, as indicated in
figure 9a and 9b.

DER1 digital regulator instruction manual - rev. 06 - pag. 27

Parameter P[23] sets the slope of the voltage/frequency curve; the default value is 9000. An increase in the
value of P[23] involves a greater reduction of the voltage as a function of the reduction in frequency. A
decrease in the value of P[23] involves a lower reduction of the voltage until the limit of P[23]=0, which means
that there is no reduction in voltage. . The above-mentioned calibrations are simplified a lot by using the DxR
terminal software which allows, in the Settings/UFLO&LAMS menu, through a graphic interface, to change
parameters 21 and 23 (with a concurrent disabling of the Hz trimmer) providing the preview of the V/f ratio in
the setting phase.

WARNING: Overheating could occur, which is dangerous for the machine, if the voltage is not
lowered enough to decrease the excitation when the alternator is functioning at a reduced speed.

4.2 Calibration with a supervision unit

Use the following procedure in order to calibrate the underspeed protection:
1) If the machine has to operate at 60 Hz, make sure the bridge, between terminals 25 and 26 is inserted, or
activate 50/60 (ref. Settings/UFLO&LAMS menu).
2) If the Hz trimmer is enabled, the value of the protection intervention threshold is read at location L[34],
otherwise it is entered directly at parameter P[21].
The value 16384 entered at parameter P[21] (or read at location L[34]) corresponds to an intervention
at 45/54 Hz (depending on whether 50/60 is activated or not).
Values between 0 and 16384 correspond to an intervention that varies from 40/48 Hz to 45/54Hz.
Values between 16384 and 32767 correspond to an intervention that varies from 45/54 Hz to 50/60Hz.
The operation is much facilitated by the use of the DxR terminal software which provides a graphic repre-
sentation of the time evolution of the measured frequency (red line) and of the intervention threshold
(green line)
3) when the speed decreases under the threshold value the voltage of the generator starts to diminish and
alarm 6 is simultaneously visualized on the LED and on the main window of the DxR Terminal software
4) By increasing speed, the generator voltage will normalise and the 6 alarm will disappear.
4.3 Calibration without a supervision unit
NOTE: This calibration can be performed only if the Hz trimmer and 50/60 jumper have been previously
enabled.
Use the following procedure in order to calibrate the under speed protection:
1) Rotate the Hz trimmer entirely in the counter clockwise direction.
2) If the machine has to operate at 60 Hz, ensure that the bridge is inserted between terminals 25 and 26
3) Bring the generator to 90% of the nominal speed.
4) Slowly turn the “Hz” trimmer, rotating it clockwise until the generator voltage begins to drop and ascertain
that the indicator light simultaneously begins flashing rapidly.
5) By increasing speed, the generator voltage will normalise and the alarm will disappear.
6) Set the speed to the nominal value

V/V n o m V/V n o m
120,00% 120,00%

100,00% 100,00%

80,00% 80,00%

60,00%
60,00%

40,00%
40,00%

20,00%
20,00%

0,00%
0,00%
20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% f/f n o m
20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% f/f n o m

P21=16384 @ P23=9000
P21=16384 @ P23=9000
P21=32767 @ P23=9000 P23=32767
P21=0 @ P23=9000
P26=0 P23=15000
P26=32767
P26=-32767 P23=0

fig. 10a: Underspeed and Overspeed protection, fig. 10b: Voltage slope in underspeed protection, P[23]
P[21] and P[26]
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5. Overspeed
Parameter P[26] sets the overspeed alarm intervention threshold; if it is set on 0, the signal cuts in at 55 Hz
(if the 50/60 jumper and 50/60 setting in the Settings/UFLO&LAMS Menu are absent) or at 66Hz (if the
50/60 jumper is present and enabled or the 50/60 flag in the Settings/UFLO&LAMS Menu is activated).
Values between 65535 (-1) and 32768 (-32767) lower the threshold proportionately to 50 Hz and 60 Hz,
respectively; values between 0 and 32767 raise the threshold proportionately, respectively to 60 Hz and 72
Hz; refer to the broken lines in figure 10a.

6. Other parameters
6.1 Vout / Vaux Ratio
In order to guarantee sufficient feeding voltage at speeds lower than the Hz protection intervention threshold,
a limit to the reduction of voltage has been foreseen, as a function of frequency.
The limit concerns regulated voltage (Vout). Should the DER1 be powered through an auxiliary winding, it
must be born in mind that the voltage generated by the winding (Vaux) may not have the same Vout value;
Vaux is considered proportionate to Vout and the proportional coefficient is determined by parameter P[14].
If the DER1 is powered directly by the regulated phase, parameter 14 should be set on 0; in case it is
powered by auxiliary winding or PMG, the voltage (Vaux) must be measured, in no-load conditions and with
output voltage regulated on the nominal value (Vout); the value of parameter P[14] can be obtained with the
following formula:

 Vout 
P[14]  32767    1
 Vaux 
6.2 V/F slope at start up
Parameter P[24] sets the slope proper voltage / frequency at start up. After the underspeed alarm frequency
threshold has been exceeded (set by parameter P[21] or by the Hz trimmer), the work ramp is used
(parameter P[23]).
The default value is 6000; an increase in the value of P[24] will cause a greater reduction of low frequency
voltage; a decrease in the value of P[24] will cause a lower reduction in voltage, up to the limit of P[24]=0,
which means that no reduction in voltage will take place.

WARNING: If the voltage is not lowered enough with low frequency and the alternator is operating
in these points, overheating could develop that is dangerous for the machine.

6.3 Short circuit time

Parameter P[25] defines the operating time with the alternator short circuited, which is expressed in tenths of
a second (from 0.1 seconds to 25.5 seconds); after this period of time the regulator goes to the blocked
status; a value of 0 disables the blockage.
6.4 Intervention threshold of low excitation alarm
Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware a warning (alarm A-08) was added in case of low excitation or loss of ex-
citation: if the measured value of excitation voltage does not fall within a preset value range, the anomalous
operating condition is signaled (visible on the main panel of the DxR Terminal through the A-08 alarm indica-
tor); no other action is performed by the regulator, except for the switching of APO (if set).
The numeric value identifying in real time the excitation condition is available at location L[56]; the upper de-
tection threshold cannot be modified while the lower threshold can be configured through parameter
P[27].
The alarm is activated when the value assumed by location L[56] is higher than the upper threshold or lower
than the value assumed by parameter P[27]
For the generators in stand-alone operations, the loss of excitation, on a working regulator, implies also the
activation of the low voltage alarm. The underexcitation / loss of excitation alarm is mainly intended for the
applications in grid-parallel mode, provided that the regulator stay fully operational (for instance with sufficient
residual voltage, direct supply from the phase or from PMG).

CAUTION! :In case of parallel operation of the generators and, most of all, in case of grid-parallel
mode, given that the activation of the
underexcitation/loss of excitation alarm does not imply any other action, except for the signalling
and switching of APO (if enabled), the protection of the system is transferred to at least an appro-
priate management of the above-mentioned signalling. However, no guarantee is offered for the
capacity of the exclusive use of this protection to safeguard the system from all the possible func-
tional anomalies correlated to underexcitation / loss of excitation.
DER1 digital regulator instruction manual - rev. 06 - pag. 29
 CONTROLLING OF REGULATOR ALARMS
TABLE 12 : ALARMS LIST
N. Description of event Action
1 Checksum EEprom Reset default data - Blockage
2 Over voltage (at rated speed) APO
3 Under voltage (at rated speed) APO
4 Short circuit APO, Maximum current - Blockage

5 Excitation Overcurrent APO, Reduction of excitation current

6 Underspeed APO, V/F Ramp
7 Overspeed APO
8 Underexcitation / loss of excitation APO

The status of active alarms is stored at location L[38], which can be read with the USB connection.
The index of bits that have a value of 1 corresponds to the active alarm. If the regulator is correctly working
(no alarm active) the bit 11 will be high.

TABLE 13 : ALARM FLAGS AT LOCATION L[38]

Location L[38] (third “STATUS” box)
B15 B14 B13 B12 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
32768 16384 8192 4096 2048 1024 512 256 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
A12 A11 A10 A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1
J50/60 - Reserved Reserved OK - - - Underexcitation Over Under Over Excitation Short Under Over Check sum
speed speed voltage voltage EEPROM

Example:
Location 38 = 48 = 00000000001100002 : it means that Bits B5 and B4 are at 1, therefore alarms A6 and A5
are active.
1. Alarm signals with the indicator lights
During normal operation and a duty cycle of 50% (OK in fig. 11) an indicator light mounted on the board
flashes every 2 seconds; it flashes differently in the event of intervention or alarm, as indicated in fig. 11.

LED

OK LED ON LED OFF LED ON

CHECKSUM

SHORT CIRCUIT

AMP

Hz or O.S.

AMP and (Hz or O.S.)

STOP

fig.11 Allarm intervention 1 2 t [sec]

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2. Description of alarms

TABELLA 14 : DESCRIPTION OF ALARMS

N. Description of event Action
1 EEPROM checksum Verified upon start up (after DSP reset and initialisation of the peripheral). The
actions undertaken are: signalling, locating of default settings, saving in EPPROM
and regulator blockage.
When the machine is switched on again, if the EEPROM is damaged, the alarm
will be repeated. Otherwise the regulator will begin to function with default
parameters.
2 Over Voltage The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, the APO output is active
and the alarm is memorised. This can be caused by abnormal operating conditions
(such as overspeed or overloading) or by a breakdown of the regulator. The over
voltage alarm is activated if the output voltage is lost. The over voltage is
calculated using an opportune template, as a function of the speed and is inhibited
during transition, for 2 seconds. In the template for the calculation the threshold is
set at 5% above the nominal value.

3 Under voltage (@ ωN) The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, is stored and the APO
output is active. The under voltage is calculated using an opportune template as a
function of the speed (which can be seen in the description of the over voltage
alarm); in the template for the calculation the threshold is set at under 5% the
nominal value. It intervenes only above the underspeed alarm threshold; it is
practically inhibited by this. It is also inhibited in the ent of intervention of the
Excitation over voltage and during transients.
4 Short circuit The alarm is disabled under 20 Hz, is visualised upon activation of the action and
memorised. Tolerated short circuit time goes from 0,1 to 25,5 seconds
(programmable in 100 ms steps); then the regulator is blocked after saving DD
and TT and signals the STOP status. With the time in short circuit set on zero, the
blockage is disabled. The STOP condition causes a fall in excitation, with
consequent switching off and successive restarting of the regulator and therefore
repetition of the cycle.
5 Excitation Overcurrent The function of this alarm is not only to signal an excessive temperature, but it also
has an active function in reducing the cause. In fact, there is an adjustment ring
that takes control of voltage after the threshold has been exceeded; the action
involves reduction of the excitation current and therefore output voltage.The
available parameter is the "current threshold", which determines the balanced
value at which the system is stabilised. The alarm is signalled and stored. For
calibration see the paragraph on excitation overcurrent.
6 Underspeed Signalling (immediate) and activation of the V/F ramp. This alarm also appears
when the machine is started and stopped. The alarm is not saved among
EEPROM data. The alarm intervention threshold depends upon the status of the
50/60 jumper (hardware or software) and on the position of the Hz trimmer or the
value of parameter P[21]. Under the threshold the V/F ramp is active.
7 Overspeed This is visualised in the same manner as the underspeed alarm and does not
involve actions on control, but the alarm is stored. The overspeed condition may
provoke an over voltage as in the case of capacitive load. The threshold can be
set with parameter P[26].
8 underexcitation /loss of The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, enables APO output and
excitation is memorized. The alarm condition is recognized by a underexcitation / loss of
excitation observer, available for reading at location L[56]: if the value of L[56] is
higher than the upper (fixed) threshold or lower than the value of the lower
threshold (parameter P[27]), A-08 is activated. The alarm is inhibited during
transients.

NOTE: Though the voltage is continuously regulated, the DER1 will switch off if the frequency goes
under 20Hz. To reset the system it is necessary to stop completely the alternator.
DER1 digital regulator instruction manual - rev. 06 - pag. 31
3. APO Output
The APO output status ((Transistor open collector Active Protection Output - connector CN1 terminals 14 and
15)
depends on:
- whether some alarms are activated or not
- setting of parameter P[17]
- setting of the ''APO Invert'' flag (2)
In normal operating conditions it is closed (2) (3). It opens (2) (with a configurable delay from 0 to 15 seconds)
when, of all the alarms, one or several separately selectable alarms are active and the ''APO Invert'' flag (2) is
active or, immediately, in case of absence of power supply to the regulator; if the ''APO Invert'' flag (2) is inac-
tive (or for firmware revisions lower than 18) the APO output is inverted (open in normal operating conditions
or with regulator switched off, closed, with a configurable delay, in case of one or several active selected
alarms).
The selection of which alarms trigger the activation of A.P.O. depends on the value written at location 17. The
transistor is closed (2) (3) both when no alarm is active and when, even if the alarm is active, the corresponding
enabling bit is set to 0.
The value to set at location 17 is made up of 2 parts: one part allows selection of the alarms which activate
the contact, the other one allows setting the intervention delay. To calculate the value to set at location 17
use the following procedure:
a) In relation to table 15. Add up the decimal numbers corresponding to the alarms for which you want APO
to be activated obtaining number B. (Example: if you want APO to be activated for overvoltage and over-
speed, you get B = 2 +64 = 66)
b) Multiply the delay you want (integer values from 0 to 15 seconds) by the fixed value 4096. You get number
A = (0..15) * 4096. (Example: if you want a 5 seconds delay, you get A = 5 * 4096 = 20480)
The sum A + B must be written at location 17 (In the preceding example 20480 + 66 = 20546)
The configuration is simplified a lot by the use of the DxR terminal software which has the APO settings menu
dedicated to this purpose.

TABLE 15 : ALARM SETTINGS THAT ACT ON THE APO

A12 A11 A10 A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2
- - - - Underexcitation Overspeed Underspeed Over Excitation Short Under voltage Over voltage
2048 1024 512 256 128 64 32 16 8 4 2

4. DER1 operation time

If the regulator is working correctly (no alarm) A12 will be active and the bit 11 will be High at location L[38].
When we see one alarm, the A12 is deactivated, bit 11 is reset at location L[38] and operation time is stored.
The total operation time of the regulator is obtained, after the download of the alarms, by adding all the times
TT (last column of the file .alr).
For this procedure please refer to the ''DownLoad Alarm'' function of the Upload/Download Menu of DxR Ter-
minal Software, see Technical guide “Interface communication USB2DxR”.

NOTE (1): starting from rev.18 of the Firmware

NOTE (2): Open for firmware revisions lower than 18

DER1 digital regulator instruction manual - rev. 06 - pag. 32

APPENDIX : DER1 SET UP ON A TEST BENCH
The operations of functional checkout and parameter setting may turn out to be easier if they are performed on a test
bench rather than with the regulator connected to the alternator.
The connection diagrams of the DER1 and the USB2DxR communication interface are shown in figures 12a, 12b or 12c
based on the requested function and on the available supply voltage.

Given that some parts of the DER1 which work at high voltage are not isolated, for the safety of the operator, it
is necessary for the power source to be isolated from the electrical grid, for instance by a transformer.
The use of these types of connection is reserved to qualified personnel, able to assess the operational risks of
high voltage and who have a full knowledge of the content of this manual.

Fig. 12a: DER1 48Vdc power supply (please note that no other connections, other than the power source, are neces-
sary) for the download of the alarms without risking to modify the content of the EEPROM because of the test.

Fig. 12b: DER1 75-145Vac power supply ( Please note the sensing on terminal 7 and the jumper between terminals 6
and 3 of the DER1) for test and setup

Fig. 12c: DER1 150-270Vac power supply ( Please note the sensing on terminal 5 and the jumper between terminals 4
and 3 of the DER1) for test and setup

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 TECHNICAL REFERENCE GUIDES
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Description
rev.00 07/11 Initial Release
rev.01 03/12 Edited Note 1) page 5 and added new drawings SCC0158 and SCC0159
rev.02 09/12 Edit Technical specifications - new drawings SCC0202 and SCC0203
rev.03 09/12 Modified drawings SCC0158 and SCC0159
rev.04 05/15 Firmware update rev. 19, added connection scheme filter EMI182/K, cancelled :
DI1, software DSR Terminal
rev.05 07/15 Corrections at pages 9, 18 and 19 .

Update of: all SCC with PD500 , PD-I and AVR wires markers, and
rev.06 09/16
fig.6,12a,12b,12c

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