Deep Sea Electronics PLC: DSE8860 Configuration Suite Software Manual

DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS PLC
DSE8860 Configuration Suite Software

Manual
Document Number 057-174

Author: Fady Atallah
DSE8860 Software Manual ISSUE 1

8860 Configuration Suite Software Manual
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Amendments List
Issue Comments Minimum Minimum
Module Configuration Suite
version Version required
required
1 Initial release 1.1 2012.23 v1.40.8
Typeface: The typeface used in this document is Arial. Care should be taken not to mistake the upper case letter I with the numeral 1. The
numeral 1 has a top serif to avoid this confusion.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................... 5
2 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 6
3 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE............... 6
4 EDIT CONFIG............................................................................................... 7
4.1 SCREEN LAYOUT.............................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 MODULE ............................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2.1 MODULE OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 EVENT LOG ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.3 DATA LOGGING .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3 INPUTS ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.3.1 FLEXIBLE SENSORS..................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.2 EDITING THE SENSOR CURVES................................................................................................................................ 14
4.3.3 DIGITAL INPUTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3.4 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4 OUTPUTS ......................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.1 DIGITAL OUTPUTS......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.2 VIRTUAL LEDS................................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.4.3 OUTPUT SOURCES........................................................................................................................................................ 21
4.5 TIMERS ............................................................................................................................................. 25
4.5.1 START TIMERS ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.5.2 LOAD / STOPPING TIMERS ......................................................................................................................................... 26
4.5.3 MODULE TIMERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.6 MAINS ............................................................................................................................................... 27
4.6.1 MAINS OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.6.2 MAINS VOLTAGE ALARMS ......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.6.3 MAINS FREQUENCY ALARMS.................................................................................................................................... 29
4.6.4 MAINS CURRENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.6.5 MAINS DECOUPLING .................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.7 BUS ................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.7.1 BUS OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.7.2 BUS NOMINALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
4.7.3 CHECK SYNC .................................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.7.4 MULTISET......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.7.5 LOAD CONTROL............................................................................................................................................................. 38
4.8 SYSTEM............................................................................................................................................ 39
4.8.1 SYSTEM OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.8.2 PLANT BATTERY............................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.9 COMMUNICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 40
4.9.1 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 40
4.9.2 RS232 PORT .................................................................................................................................................................... 41
4.9.3 TROUBLESHOOTING MODEM COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................. 45
4.9.4 SMS MODULE CONTROL............................................................................................................................................. 46
4.9.5 RS485 PORT .................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.9.6 ETHERNET PORT ........................................................................................................................................................... 48
4.10 SCHEDULER .................................................................................................................................... 49
4.11 EXPANSION ..................................................................................................................................... 49
4.11.1 DSE2130 INPUT MODULES..................................................................................................................................... 50
4.11.2 DSE2131 RATIOMETRIC EXPANSION INPUT MODULE.................................................................................. 52
4.11.3 DSE2133 RTD / THERMOCOUPLE INPUT MODULE......................................................................................... 56
4.11.4 DSE2152 ANALOGUE OUTPUT MODULE........................................................................................................... 58
4.11.5 DSE2157 RELAY MODULES ................................................................................................................................... 60
4.11.7 DSE2548 LED EXPANSION ..................................................................................................................................... 61
4.12 ADVANCED ...................................................................................................................................... 62
4.12.1 ADVANCED OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 63
4.12.2 PLC LOGIC .................................................................................................................................................................. 64
4.12.3 CONFIGURABLE GENCOMM PAGES .................................................................................................................. 75
5 SCADA....................................................................................................... 76
5.1 MAINS IDENTITY.............................................................................................................................. 77
5.2 MIMIC ................................................................................................................................................ 77
5.3 LANGUAGES.................................................................................................................................... 78
5.4 DIGITAL INPUTS .............................................................................................................................. 79
5.5 DIGITAL OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................................... 80
5.6 VIRTUAL LEDS ................................................................................................................................ 81
5.7 BUS ................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.7.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES ................................................................................................................................... 82
5.7.2 LOAD.................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
5.7.3 MSC LINK.......................................................................................................................................................................... 84
5.7.4 SYNC.................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
5.8 MAINS ............................................................................................................................................... 87
5.8.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES ................................................................................................................................... 87
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5.8.2 POWER .............................................................................................................................................................................. 88

5.9 SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................89
5.10 FLEXIBLE SENSOR .........................................................................................................................89
5.11 ALARMS............................................................................................................................................89
5.12 STATUS.............................................................................................................................................90
5.13 EVENT LOG ......................................................................................................................................91
5.14 REMOTE CONTROL .........................................................................................................................92
5.15 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................92
5.15.1 TIME............................................................................................................................................................................... 92
5.15.2 ACCUMULATED INSTRUMENTATION ................................................................................................................. 93
5.15.3 MODULE PIN ............................................................................................................................................................... 93
5.16 PLC ....................................................................................................................................................94
5.17 EXPANSION ......................................................................................................................................95
5.18 COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION ...............................................................................................96
5.19 DATA LOG ........................................................................................................................................97
5.19.1 DATA LOG STATUS .................................................................................................................................................. 97
6 ALARM TYPES ...........................................................................................98
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1 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to and is referred to by the following DSE publications which can be obtained from the
DSE website www.deepseaplc.com:
DSE PART DESCRIPTION

057-004 Electronic Engines and DSE wiring
057-045 DSE Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part1
057-046 DSE Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part2
057-047 DSE Load Share Design and Commissioning Guide
057-173 DSE8860 ATS and Mains Controller operator manual
057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual.
057-082 DSE2130 input expansion manual
The following third party documents are also referred to:
ISBN DESCRIPTION
1-55937-879-4 IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers
and Contact Designations. Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Inc
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Edit Configuration
2 INTRODUCTION
This manual covers the operation of the DSE Configuration Suite for DSE8860 ATS & Mains Controller.
Separate manuals cover the remaining DSE modules supported by the software.
The DSE Configuration Suite allows the Controller to be connected to a PC via USB ‘A –USB B’ cable. Once
connected the various operating parameters within the module can be viewed or edited as required by the
engineer. This software allows easy controlled access to these values and also has diagnostic monitoring
facilities.
The configuration suite should only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as changes to the operation of
the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to which it is fitted. Access to critical
operational sequences and settings for use by qualified engineers, may be barred by a security code set by
the generator provider.
The information contained in this manual should be read in conjunction with the information contained in the
appropriate module documentation. This manual only details which settings are available and how they may
be used.
A separate manual deals with the operation of the individual module (See section entitled Bibliography
elsewhere in this document).
3 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE

SOFTWARE
For information in regards to instating and using the DSE Configuration Suite Software please refer to DSE
publication: 057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual which can
be found on our website: www.deepseaplc.com
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4 EDIT CONFIG
This menu allows module configuration, to change the function of Inputs, Outputs and LED’s, system timers
and level settings to suit a particular application.
4.1 SCREEN LAYOUT
Move to the
The type of Previous or Next
configuration configuration page
file being edited
The coloured
shading shows
the currently Close this
selected page. configuration file
Click + or – to
show or hide
the sub settings
within each
sections.
Click to return
Step forward or to this page at
backward through any time
previously viewed
pages
Click to select
the subsection
to view / edit
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Edit Configuration - Application
4.2 MODULE
The module page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.
This section allows the user to change the options related to the module itself.
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4.2.1 MODULE OPTIONS

Free entry boxes to allow the user to
give the configuration file a
description. Typically this is used to
enter the job number, customer
name, engineers name etc.
Allows the user

to select the
function of the
modules user
configurable
LED indicators.
For details of
possible
selections,
please see
section entitled
Output sources
elsewhere in this
document.
Allows the user to

create logo and text
insert cards
Miscellaneous
Options
Enable running on When enabled, the load demand start up and shut down scheme will be activated when two
load demand or more generators are running in parallel with the mains. (Applicable only when in Mains
IEEE 37.2 - 44 Unit mode)
sequence starting
All Warnings Are = Normal Operation, the warnings and pre-alarms will automatically reset once the
Latched triggering condition has cleared.
= Warnings and pre-alarms latch when triggered. Resetting the alarm is performed by
either an external reset applied to one of the inputs or, the ‘Stop/Reset’ pushbutton must be
operated (once the triggering condition has been cleared).
Enable Immediate = Normal Operation, in the event of a mains failure the module will attempt to maintain the
Mains Dropout supply to the load for the incoming AC mains supply until the bus is available to go on load.
In the event of the bus generator(s) failure the module will default back to the incoming AC
mains supply. This provides a ‘fail-safe’ system, ensuring that in the event of a system failure
the load will still be fed from the AC mains supply.
= As soon as the module detects a mains failure the mains contactor or breaker relay will
be opened to remove the supply from the load. This is to prevent damage to the load in case
of a single-phase failure; especially useful if the load is a 3-phase motor or pump. The
supply to the load will then be fed from the gen-set once it is available. In the event of the
bus generator(s) failure, the module will open the bus relay and remove the supply to the
load until either the mains supply is restored or the bus generators are restarted.
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Miscellaneous
Options
Inhibit Retransfer To = When the mains supply is reinstated after a failure, the re-transfer back to mains will
Mains take place.
IEEE 37.2 - 3 = This prevents the load being transferred back to the mains supply, even in the event of
Checking or the generators failing. This can be used in peak lopping systems where the cost of using the
interlocking relay mains to supply the load is so prohibitive that the customer does not want to transfer back to
the mains supply.
Enable Forced Peak This function is applicable only to systems with more than one 8860 controller. The
Lop Inhibit description below discusses a two controller system, named 1 and 2.
IEEE 37.2 - 3
Checking or = If the 8860 (1) is in manual mode using the generator sets to peak lop a mains supply
interlocking relay and another 8860 (2) requests the generators to power its load following a mains failure, the
8860 (1) will relinquish the generators to the other 8860 (2)
= The 8860 (1) will continue to use the generator sets regardless of requests by other
8860 controllers for usage of the generators.
NOTE: -This option only has effect in Manual Mode.

If the 8860 using the generators for Peak Lopping is in Auto Mode, then requests from
another 8860 for the generators following a mains failure will always be granted and
the peak lopping operation is suspended.
Enable Bus Failure Monitors the MSC link to check that there are generators on the bus and not a case of the
Detection when in bus is live from the mains.
Parallel
Enable Alternative Default breaker button control is transfer to Bus/ Transfer to mains:
Breaker Button Alternative breaker button control is:-
Control Open Mains breaker / Close mains breaker
Open Bus breaker / Close breaker.
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4.2.2 EVENT LOG

LOGGING OPTIONS
The event log can be configured to allow users to select which events are stored.
Event logging options,

Tick to enable.
Enable to send out

repeated SMS messages
if condition still applies
Sending time interval between

repeated SMS messages if
the condition still present
Number of times you want the

SMS message to be sent.
SMS MESSAGING
When using the DSE8860 series controller, logged events will also cause modem ‘dial outs’ and SMS
messages to be sent if the module is configured to do so and connected to a suitable external GSM modem
with functioning SIM card.
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4.2.3 DATA LOGGING

The Data Logging page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the logging interval

of the data.
CONFIGURATION
Select the instrument / item to

be logged. Twenty (20)
selection points are possible.
OPTIONS
Setting Description
Only log when engine = The module will log data regardless of engine running state.
is running = The module will only log data when the engine is running.
Log to USB drive = The module will log data to the modules internal memory.
= The module will log data to an external USB device connect to the USB host
socket on the module.
Keep oldest data = When the logging memory is full, the module will overwrite the oldest data first
with the new data.
= When the logging memory is full, the module will stop recording new data.
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Edit Configuration - Inputs
4.3 INPUTS
The inputs page is subdivided into smaller sections.
4.3.1 FLEXIBLE SENSORS
The following screen shot shows the configuration when set for Temperature Sensor.
Select the
sensor type Click to edit the
‘sensor curve’. See
section entitled
Editing the sensor
curve.
Configures when the

input is active:
Never, always, active
from starting, active
from the end of the
safety timer
Click and drag to
change the settings
Type the value or click the

Click
uptoand
enable or
down arrows to change disable the alarms.
the settings
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
Type the text you want

to appear on the
screen when the alarm
is triggered.
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4.3.2 EDITING THE SENSOR CURVES

While the configuration suite holds sensor specification for the most commonly used resistive sensors,
occasionally it is required that the DSE8860 module be connected to a sensor not listed by the configuration
suite. To aid this process, a sensor editor has been provided.
Deleting custom sensor curves that have been added is performed in the main menu, select Tools | Curve
Manager.
In this example, the closest match to the sensor

in use is the VDO 10-180Ω fuel level sensor.
Click to edit the
‘sensor curve’.
Click and drag the

points on the
graphs to change
the settings
Click Interpolate then select
two points as prompted to
draw a straight line between
them. Or use the mouse
to select the graph
point, then enter the
value in the box or
click up/down to Click CANCEL to
ignore and lose any
change the value
changes you have
made
Click OK to accept
the changes and
return to the
Click SAVE AS, you are prompted to name
your curve.... configuration editor
Hint: Deleting, renaming or

editing custom sensor curves
that have been added is
performed in the main menu,
Click OK to save the curve. select Tools | Curve Manager.
.
Any saved curves become selectable in the
Input Type selection list.
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4.3.3 DIGITAL INPUTS

The digital inputs page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Input function. See section

entitled Input functions for
details of all available functions
As this example shows a

predefined function,
these parameters are
greyed out as they are
not applicable
Configures when the

input is active:
from the end of the
safety timer Example of a user configured
input
Close or open to activate
This is the text that Select the type of

will be displayed on alarm required.
the module screen For details of these,
when the alarm is see the section
triggered. entitled Alarm
Types elsewhere in
Click and drag to change this document.
the setting. This is used to
give a delay on acceptance
of the input. Useful for liquid
level switches or to mask
short term operations of the
external switch device.
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4.3.4 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS

Where a digital input is NOT configured as “user configured”, a selection can be made from a list of
predefined functions. The selections are as follows:
Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in microprocessor
devices and software programs. Where the DSE input functions can be represented by IEEE 37.2, the
function number is listed below.
Function Description
Alarm Mute This input is used to silence the audible alarm from an external source,
such as a remote mute switch.
Alarm Reset This input is used to reset any latched alarms from a remote location. It
is also used to clear any latched warnings which may have occurred (if
configured) without having to stop the generator.
Auto Restore Inhibit In the event of a remote start/mains failure, the bus generator(s) will be
IEEE 37.2 - 3 checking or instructed to start and take load. On removal of the remote start
interlocking relay signal/mains return the module will continue to run the bus generator(s)
on load until the Auto Restore Inhibit input is removed. This input allows
the controller to be fitted as part of a system where the restoration to
mains is controlled remotely or by an automated system.
Auto start Inhibit This input is used to provide an over-ride function to prevent the
IEEE 37.2 - 3 checking or controller from starting the bus generator(s) in the event of a remote
interlocking relay start/mains out of limits condition occurring. If this input is active and a
remote start signal/mains failure occurs the module will not give a start
command to the bus generator(s). If this input signal is then removed,
the controller will operate as if a remote start/mains failure has
occurred, starting and loading the bus generator(s). This function can
be used to give an ‘AND’ function so that a generator will only be called
to start if the mains fails and another condition exists which requires the
bus generator(s) to run. If the ‘Auto start Inhibit’ signal becomes active
once more it will be ignored until the module has returned the mains
supply on load and shutdown.
This input does not prevent starting of the engine in MANUAL or TEST
modes.
Auxiliary Mains Fail The module will monitor the incoming single or three phase supply for
Over voltage, Under Voltage, Over Frequency or Under frequency. It
may be required to monitor a different mains supply or some aspect of
the incoming mains not monitored by the controller. If the devices
providing this additional monitoring are connected to operate this input,
the controller will operate as if the incoming mains supply has fallen
outside of limits, the bus generator(s) will be instructed to start and take
the load. Removal of the input signal will cause the module to act if the
mains has returned to within limits providing that the mains sensing also
indicates that the mains is within limits.
Bus Closed Auxiliary This input is used to provide feedback to allow the DSE8860 to give
IEEE 37.2 - 3 Checking or true indication of the contactor or circuit breaker switching status. It
interlocking relay should be connected to the generator bus load switching device
auxiliary contact.
Action:
Warning (Alarm only, No shutdown)
Bus Load Inhibit This input is used to prevent the DSE8860 from loading the bus. If the
IEEE 37.2 - 3 Checking or bus breaker is already closed, activating this input will cause the
interlocking relay DSE8860 to unload the bus. Removing the input will allow the bus to be
loaded again.
NOTE: -This input only operates to control the bus load

switching device if the DSE8860 load switching logic is attempting
to load the bus. It will not control the bus-switching device when
the mains supply is on load.
Clear Mains Decoupling Alarms This input is used to reset the module following a ROCOF, Vector shift,
Under/Over Voltage, or Under/Over Frequency trip. The input must
switch from inactive to active to reset the trip, it cannot be left
permanently active.
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Duty Select Irrespective of the priority number configured in the module, it will be
IEEE 37.2 - 10 Unit sequence forced to become the highest priority. This allows for manual duty
switch selection, overriding the automatic system normally used by the
modules.
EJP1 For the French EJP (Effacement Jours de Pointe) tarrif system.
This input is functionally identical to Remote Start Off Load.

If this input is active, operation will be similar to the ‘Remote Start on
load’ function except that the bus breaker will not be closed to the load.
This function can be used where the generators only run is required e.g.
for exercise.
EJP2 For the French EJP (Effacement Jours de Pointe) tarrif system.
This input is functionally identical to Remote Start On Load.
When in auto mode, the module will perform a start request and parallel
the mains with the generators.
If in the xx10 modules were in Manual mode, paralleling with the mains
will occur if the engines are already running, however in manual mode,
this input will not generate start/stop requests of the engines.
In both cases, synchronising takes place if required.
External Panel Lock This input is used to provide security to the installation. If the External
Panel lock input is active, the module will not respond to operation of
the Mode select or start buttons. This allows the module to be placed
into a specific mode (such as Auto) and then secured. The operation of
the module is not affected and the operator will still be able to view the
various instrumentation pages etc. (Front panel configuration access is
still possible while the system lock is active).
NOTE: - External control sources (i.e. Simulate Start Button)

are not affected by the external panel lock input and will continue
to operate normally.
Inhibit Retransfer To Mains When active, this input prevents the load being transferred back to the
IEEE 37.2 - 3 checking or mains supply, even in the event of the generators failing. This can be
interlocking relay used in peak lopping systems where the cost of using the mains to
supply the load is so prohibitive that the customer does not want to
transfer back to the mains supply.
Inhibit Scheduled Run This input is used to provide a means of disabling a scheduled run.
IEEE 37.2 - 3 checking or
interlocking relay
Keep Control Of xx10s This input is used to provide the means of keeping the token once all
the normal rules of giving and taking from other controllers has released
the token for the unit with this active input.
Lamp Test This input is used to provide a test facility for the front panel indicators
fitted to the DSE8860 module. When the input is activated all LED’s
should illuminate.
Mains closed Auxiliary This input is used to provide feedback to allow the DSE8860 to give
IEEE 37.2 - 3 Checking or true indication of the contactor or circuit breaker switching status. It
interlocking relay should be connected to the mains load switching device auxiliary
contact.
Incorrect application of this signal does not trigger an alarm condition, it
is used solely for indication of the breaker status.
Mains Load Inhibit This input is used to prevent the DSE8860 from loading the mains
IEEE 37.2 - 3 checking or supply. If the mains supply is already on load activating this input will
interlocking relay cause the DSE8860 to unload the mains supply. Removing the input
will allow the mains to be loaded again.
NOTE: -This input only operates to control the mains

switching device if the DSE8860 load switching logic is attempting
to load the mains. It will not control the mains switching device
when the generator is on load.
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MSC Alarms Inhibit This input is used to prevent MSC alarms. It is particularly useful when
a set is being removed from duty for maintenance.
NOTE: - For further details on MSC alarms, refer to the DSE

Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing.
Paralleling Inhibit This input is used to prevent the Bus from going into parallel with the
IEEE 37.2 - 3 checking or Mains supply. This can be used on the DSE8860 module to prevent the
interlocking relay bus and mains from being paralleled and force a clean break transfer. If
the input becomes active while in parallel then the transfer will be
completed and paralleling ends.
Remote Start In Island Mode To use this function the 8860 should be placed in the AUTO mode. The
module will perform the start sequence and transfer load fully to the bus
and then open the mains load switch device.
Remote Start off load If this input is active, operation will be similar to the ‘Remote Start on
load’ function except that the bus will not be instructed to take the load.
This function can be used where an engine only run is required e.g. for
exercise.
Remote Start on load When in auto mode and the bus is required to feed the load, the 8860
module will perform the start request.
In Manual mode, the load will be shared with the bus if the generators
are already running, however in manual mode; this input will not
generate start/stop requests to the xx10 modules.
Simulate Auto Button
NOTE: - If a call to start is present when AUTO MODE is
entered, the starting sequence will begin. Call to Start can come
from a number of sources depending upon module type and
configuration and includes (but is not limited to) : Remote start
input present, Mains failure, Scheduled run, Auxiliary mains failure
input present, Telemetry start signal from remote locations.
This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Auto’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located Auto mode push button.
Simulate Lamp test / Alarm This input is used to provide a test facility for the front panel indicators
Mute Button fitted to the module. When the input is activated all LED’s should
illuminate. The input also serves a second function, in that it also
provides a mute signal to silence the audible alarm. The input is
recognised by the module as though it was the Push button on the
module itself being operated.
Simulate Mains available This function is provided to override the module’s internal monitoring
function. If this input is active, the module will not respond to the state of
the incoming AC mains supply.
Simulate Manual Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Manual’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located Manual mode push button.
Simulate Start Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Start’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located start push button.
Simulate Stop Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Stop’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located stop/reset push button.
Simulate Test on load button This input mimics the operation of the ‘Test’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located Test on load mode push button.
Stop and Panel Lock Combined function input that instructs the module to enter STOP
MODE and also perform the Panel Lock function.
Once the input is active, the module will not respond to operation of the
Mode select or start buttons.
The operator will still be able to view the various instrumentation pages
etc. (Front panel configuration access is still possible while the system
lock is active).
Transfer to Mains/ Open Bus This input is used to transfer the load to the mains supply when running
IEEE 37.2 - 52 AC circuit in MANUAL MODE
breaker
Transfer to Bus/Open Mains This input is used to transfer the load to the bus when running in
IEEE 37.2 - 52 AC circuit MANUAL MODE
breaker Once synchronised the genset and bus/mains will parallel. The second
press of the button (or expiry of the parallel run timer) will then cause
the bus to take full load and open the mains contactor.
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Edit Configuration - Outputs
4.4 OUTPUTS
4.4.1 DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Select what the Select if the relay is to

output is to be energise or de-energise
used to control upon activation of the
source
These labels
match the
typical wiring
diagram
The list of output sources available for configuration of the module outputs is listed in the section entitled
Output Sources.
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4.4.2 VIRTUAL LEDS
Allows the configuration of

‘status’ items.
These items are not
available for viewing on the
module itself but can be
seen in the SCADA section
of the PC software, or read
by third party systems (i.e.
BMS or PLCs) using the
Modbus protocol.
The list of output sources available for configuration of the module Virtual LEDs is listed in the section entitled
Output Sources.
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4.4.3 OUTPUT SOURCES

The list of output sources available for configuration of the module relay outputs also applies to the LED
configuration and expansion relay outputs.
Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in microprocessor devices and
software programs. Where the DSE output functions can be represented by IEEE 37.2, the function number is listed below.
NOTE: - Output selection is dependant on controller.
The outputs are in alphabetical

order with the parameter first.
For instance for overspeed
output, it’s listed as Engine
Overspeed.
Output source Activates… Is not active….

Not Used The output will not change state (Unused)
xx60 controls xx10s Indicates that the xx60 module is currently in control of the generator sets
Alarm Mute Indicates that an alarm mute operation is in progress by digital input
Alarm Reset Indicates that an alarm reset operation is in progress by digital input
Audible Alarm This output indicates that the internal Inactive if the internal sounder is not
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay sounder is operating to allow it to feed operating.
an external sounder. Operation of the
Mute pushbutton will reset this output
once activated.
Auto Start Inhibit Indicates that an auto start inhibit operation is in progress.
IEEE 37.2 – 3 Checking or
Interlocking relay
Battery High Voltage This output indicates that a Battery Inactive when battery voltage is not
IEEE 37.2 – 59DC over voltage Over voltage alarm has occurred. High
relay
Battery Low Voltage This output indicates that a Battery Inactive when battery voltage is not
IEEE 37.2 – 27DC under voltage Under Voltage alarm has occurred. Low
relay
Bus Live This output indicates that a voltage has been detected on the bus. Once the
voltage on the bus is detected above the “Dead bus relay setting”, it will no
longer be considered a ‘dead-bus’ and the generator will need to synchronise
in order to get onto the bus.
Bus Phase Rotation Alarm This output indicates that the module has detected a phase sequence error on
the bus.
Bus And Mains In Parallel This output is active whenever the bus and mains are in parallel.
Bus Closed Auxiliary Active when the Bus closed auxiliary input is active
Bus Failed to Close This output source is intended to be used to indicate a failure of the Bus
IEEE 37.2 - 48 Incomplete contactor or breaker. It can only be used if the module is configured to use
Sequence Relay ‘Bus Closed Auxiliary’ feedback.
Bus Failed to Open This output source is intended to be used to indicate a failure of the Bus
contactor or breaker. It can only be used if the module is configured to use
IEEE 37.2 - 48 Incomplete ‘Bus Closed Auxiliary’ feedback.
Sequence Relay
Calling For Scheduled Run Active during a scheduled run request from the inbuilt scheduler.
Check Sync Indicates that the internal check synchroscope has determined that the
IEEE 37.2 – 25 Synchronising or supplies are in sync.
Synchronising Check Relay
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Close Bus Output Used to control the load switching Inactive whenever the bus is not
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker device. Whenever the 8860 module required to be on load
selects the bus to be on load this
control source will be active.
Close Bus Output Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the DSE8860
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker module selects the bus to be on load this control source will be active
for the duration of the Breaker Close Pulse timer, after which it will
become inactive again.
Close Mains Output Used to control the load switching The output is inactive whenever
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker device. Whenever the DSE8860 the mains is not required to be
module selects the mains to be on on load
load this control source will be active.
Close Mains Output Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the DSE8860
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker module selects the mains to be on load this control source will be active
for the duration of the Breaker Close Pulse timer, after which it will
Combined Mains Failure Active when the mains supply is out of limits OR the input for Auxiliary
Mains Failure is active
Combined Remote Start Output Indicates that a remote start input is active.
Common Alarm Active when one or more alarms (of The output is inactive when no
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay any type) are active alarms are present
Common Electrical Trip Active when one or more Electrical The output is inactive when no
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay trip alarms are active electrical alarms are present
Common Mains Decoupling Alarm Indicates 1 or more of the decoupling alarm have activated
Common Warning Active when one or more Warning The output is inactive when no
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay alarms are active warning alarms are present
Data Logging Active When data logging is enabled, this output Indicates that data is being
logged
Digital Input A - L Active when the digital input is active Inactive when :
• If the input is not active
• If the input is active but
conditioned by activation
delay, safety timer or
Arming requirements.
EJP1 / EJP2 Indicates that an input configured to EJP1 or EJP2 is active
Fail to Synchronise Becomes active if the module fails to synchronise after the fail to sync
IEEE 37.2 - 48 Incomplete Sequence timer.
Relay
Flexible Sensor x Active If the flexible sensor x is configure as digital input, this output will
indicate the status of the input.
Flexible Sensor x (pre) alarm Indicates that the respective flexible sensor pre-alarm is active.
Flexible Sensor x high alarm Indicates that the respective flexible sensor high alarm is active.
Flexible Sensor x low alarm Indicates that the respective flexible sensor low alarm is active.
Insufficient Capacity Available Indicates that during parallel operation, it has been determined that the
set(s) is (are) not capable of providing the power that they have been
configured to deliver.
Inhibit Retransfer to Mains Indicates when mains fails, Gens fails and mains not enough capacity
to take load inhibit retransfer.
Interlock Override Comes on just before and just after the gen-set goes into parallel
enabling an output for a mechanical or electrical interlock
Keep Control of xx10s Output active when the a input is set for keep control of xx10’s and the
unit has control of the token.
Lamp test This output indicates that the module is performing a lamp test. Once
the lamp test is completed, the output will become inactive again. The
output can be used to feed a lamp test on external modules or panel
lamps.
Mains Closed Aux Active when the Mains closed auxiliary input is active
Mains Decoupling High Frequency This output indicates that the mains decoupling high frequency alarm
has been triggered.
Mains Decoupling High Voltage This output indicates that the mains decoupling high voltage alarm has
been triggered.
Mains Decoupling Low Frequency This output indicates that the mains decoupling low frequency alarm
has been triggered.
Mains Decoupling Low Voltage This output indicates that the mains decoupling low voltage alarm has
been triggered.
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Mains failed to close This output indicates the mains breaker failed to close
Mains failed to open This output indicates the mains breaker failed to open
Mains Failure The output indicates that one or more of the module’s sources of
IEEE 37.2 - 81 frequency relay determining mains failure is active.
IEEE 37.2 – 27AC under voltage relay The output is inactive when the mains supply is healthy
IEEE 37.2 – 59AC over voltage relay
Mains High Frequency Active when the mains frequency exceeds the High Frequency setting
IEEE 37.2 - 81 frequency relay
Mains High Voltage Active when the mains voltage exceeds the High Voltage setting
IEEE 37.2 – 59AC overvoltage relay
Mains ROCOF Indicates that the ROCOF protection (when in parallel with mains) has
triggered.
Mains Load Inhibited Indicates that a digital input configured to Mains Load Inhibit is active
Mains Low Frequency Active when the mains frequency falls below the Low Frequency
IEEE 37.2 - 81 frequency relay setting
Mains Low Voltage Active when the mains voltage falls below the Low Voltage setting
IEEE 37.2 – 27AC under voltage relay
Mains Vector Shift Indicates that the Vector Shift protection (when in parallel with mains)
has triggered.
Minimum Sets Not Reached Indicates that the number of sets connected on the MultiSet Comms
(MSC) Link is lower than the Minimum sets required setting.
MSC Data Error Indicates bad data transfer in the MultiSet Comms (MSC) Link
MSC Failure Indicates that the number of sets on the MultiSet Comms (MSC) Link is
lower than it was previously.
MSC ID Error Indicates that two or more modules connected on MultiSet Comms
(MSC) Link share the same MSC ID.
MSC Too Few Sets Indicates that the number of sets connected on the MultiSet Comms
(MSC) Link is lower than the Minimum sets required setting.
Mute / Lamp test button pressed This output indicates that the alarm mute / Lamp test pushbutton is
being operated. Once the button is released, the output will become
inactive.
No Loading Command This output indicates that the module is not calling for the bus or mains
load switch to be closed. Should the module close the bus or mains
load switch, this output will become inactive.
Open Bus Output Used to control the load Inactive whenever the bus is required
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker switching device. Whenever to be on load
the DSE8860 module selects
the bus to be off load this
Open Bus Output Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the DSE8860
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker module selects the bus to be off load this control source will be active
for the duration of the Breaker Open Pulse timer, after which it will
Open Mains Used to control the load The output is inactive whenever the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker switching device. Whenever mains is required to be on load
the DSE8860 module selects
the mains to be off load this
Open Mains Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the DSE8860
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker module selects the mains to be off load this control source will be active
for the duration of the Breaker Open Pulse timer, after which it will
Out of Sync Indicates that the out of sync alarm has been triggered.
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Panel locked This output indicates that the module ‘Panel Lock’ is active. If the Panel lock
input is active, the module will not respond to operation of the Mode select or
start buttons. This allows the module to be placed into a specific mode (such
as Auto) and then secured. The operation of the module is not affected and
the operator will still be able to view the various instrumentation pages etc.
(Front panel configuration access is barred while system lock is active).
Panel lock by digital input This output indicates that a digital input that has been configured as ‘Panel
Lock’ is active. If the Panel lock input is active, the module will not respond to
operation of the Mode select or start buttons. This allows the module to be
placed into a specific mode (such as Auto) and then secured. The operation of
the module is not affected and the operator will still be able to view the various
instrumentation pages etc. (Front panel configuration access is barred while
system lock is active). Refer to the ‘Edit Inputs’ section of this manual for
details.
Panel lock by telemetry This output indicates that remote ‘Panel Lock’ via telemetry is active. If the
Panel lock is active, the module will not respond to operation of the Mode
select or start buttons. This allows the module to be controller remotely without
local interference. The operation of the module is not affected and the local
operator will still be able to view the various instrumentation pages etc. (Front
panel configuration access is barred while system lock is active).
PLC Output Flag 1-40 A Series of user configured flags that can be used by the PLC to control / drive
internal and external functions
Remote Control 1-10 A series of output sources that can be controlled by remote control in the
SCADA section of the software.
They can be used to control external circuits or can be used in the control logic
section of the configuration suite.
Remote Start In Island Mode This output indicates that a digital input that has been configured as ‘Remote
Start in island mode’ is active. This output could be used to pass the start
signal on to elsewhere in the control system.
Remote Start Off Load This output indicates that a digital input that has been configured as ‘Remote
Start off load’ is active. This output could be used to pass the remote start
Remote Start On Load This output indicates that a digital input that has been configured as ‘Remote
Start on load’ is active. This output could be used to pass the remote start
Return delay in progress This output source will be active to indicate that the return timer is running.
Stop Button Pressed This output indicates that the stop pushbutton is being operated. Once the
button is released, the output will become inactive.
Sufficient sets available This output indicates that there are sufficient sets available on the bus.
Synching Enabled This output indicates that the synchronisation feature has been enabled.
System healthy This output indicates that the module is in Auto mode and there are no alarms
present.
System in Auto Mode Active when the controller is in AUTO Inactive in any other mode.
mode
System in Manual Mode Active when the controller is in MANUAL Inactive in any other mode.
mode
System in Stop Mode Active when the controller is in STOP Inactive in any other mode.
mode
System in Test Mode Active when the controller is in TEST Inactive in any other mode.
mode
Telemetry Active (Relay) Active when the communication port is live and for a short time after
transmission stops.
Can be used as a relay or LED source.
Telemetry Data Active (LED) Active when data is being transmitted. This output will change continuously
state (flash) upon data transfer. Normally used as an LED source rather than a
relay source as this source will flash repeatedly.
For a similar source more suited to drive a relay, see Telemetry Active.
Trip bus in parallel This output indicates that the 8860 has been forced to remove the generators
from its load to pass control of the generators over to another 8860 that has
detected a mains failure. This will only occur if the Enable forced ‘peak lop
inhibit’ has been selected on the ‘misc’ tab.
Waiting for Manual Restore Becomes active when the generator is on load and the mains supply is healthy
IEEE 37.2 – 3 Checking or but an input configured to Manual Restore is active.
Interlocking relay This can be used to signal to an operator that action is required before the set
can transfer back to the mains supply.
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Edit Configuration - Timers
4.5 TIMERS
Many timers are associated with alarms. Where this occurs, the timer for the alarm is located on the same
page as the alarm setting. Timers not associated with an alarm are located on the timers page.
The timers page is subdivided into smaller sections. Select the required section with the mouse.
Click and drag to change the setting.

Timers increment in steps of 1 second up to
one minute, then in steps of 30 seconds up
to 30 minutes, then in steps of 30 minutes
thereafter (where allowed by the limits of the
timer).
4.5.1 START TIMERS
Timer Description
Used to give a delay before starting in AUTO mode. This timer is activated upon the
Remote Start Off Load
respective start command being issued.
Remote Start On Load
Typically this timer is applied to prevent starting upon fleeting remote start signals or
Mains fail
short term mains failures.
Telemetry Start
Used to delay the detection of mains failure. This is normally used to prevent short
Mains Transient Delay term transients or brownout conditions from being classified as a Mains Failure and
opening the breaker.
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4.5.2 LOAD / STOPPING TIMERS

Click and drag to change the
setting.
Timers increment in steps of
1second up to one minute, then in
steps of 30 seconds up to 30
minutes, then in steps of 30
minutes thereafter (where allowed
by the limits of the timer).
Timer Description
Transfer time/ Load The time between the mains load switch being opened and the bus load switch
Delay being closed (and vice versa).
Breaker close pulse The amount of time that Breaker Close Pulse signals will be present when the
request to close a breaker is given.
Breaker Trip pulse The amount of time that Breaker Open Pulse signals will be present when the
request to open a breaker is given.
Bus Close Delay This is used to delay the synchronising of the bus to the mains once the mini mum
number of sets has been reached.
This is used to allow the bus voltage/frequency to stabilise before taking load.
Parallel Run Time This timer dictates how long the generator(s) will run in parallel with the mains
supply.
Return delay A delay, used in auto mode only, that allows for short term removal of the request
to stop the set before action is taken. This is usually used to ensure the set remains
on load before accepting that the start request has been removed.
4.5.3 MODULE TIMERS
Timer Description
Page timer If the module is left unattended for the duration of the Page Timer it will revert to
show the Status page.
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Edit Configuration - Mains
4.6 MAINS
The mains page is subdivided into smaller sections.
4.6.1 MAINS OPTIONS
This is ‘read only’ for

information purposes. The AC
system is configured in the
‘Generator Options’ page.
Check overleaf for description...
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Timer Description
AC System These settings are used to detail the type of AC system to which the module is connected:
3 phase 4 wire, 1 phase 2 wire, 2 phase 3 wire – L1-L2, 2 phase 3 wire – L1-L3, 3 phase 3
wire, 3 phase 4 wire delta
This list is not exhaustive. DSE reserve the right to add to this list as part of our policy of
continual development
Mains Phase
Rotation = Mains phase rotation is not checked.
IEEE 37.2 – 47 = A ‘mains failure’ situation is generated if the phase rotation is not as configured.
phase
sequence relay
Breaker Control Timer before the fail to close alarm is activated
Phase Offset This setting is to enable an offset of phase to compensate for a transformer with a phase
shift in the system. i.e. Mains supply at 11kv to the load : Bus through a step up
transformer to 11kV (Enable the DSE controller to see both mains and Generator(s) at the
same phase)
VT Fitted = The voltage sensing to the controller is direct from the mains
= The voltage sensing to the controller is via Voltage Transformers (VTs or PTs)
This is used to step down the supplied voltage to be within the Series controller voltage
specification.
By entering the Primary and Secondary voltages of the transformer, the controller will
display the Primary voltage rather than the actual measured voltage.
This is typically used to interface the DSE module to high voltage systems (ie 11kV) but
can also be used on systems such as 600V ph-ph.
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4.6.2 MAINS VOLTAGE ALARMS
Type the value

or click the up
and down Click and drag to change the
arrows to setting.
change the
settings
Alarm IEEE designation

Mains Under voltage IEEE 37.2 - 27AC Under voltage relay
Mains Over voltage IEEE 37.2 - 59AC Over voltage relay
4.6.3 MAINS FREQUENCY ALARMS

Click to enable or
disable the alarms.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
Type the value

or click the up
and down Click and drag to change the
arrows to setting.
change the
settings
Alarm IEEE designation

Mains Under Frequency IEEE 37.2 -81 Frequency relay
Mains Over Frequency IEEE 37.2 -81 Frequency relay
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4.6.4 MAINS CURRENT
Click when only

using one CT for
measuring mains
current.
The system
assumes a balance
load and all phases
mirror L1
Timer Description
CT Primary Primary rating of the Current Transformers
CT Secondary Secondary rating of the Current Transformers
Full Load Rating Full load rating (100% rating) of the mains supply
Full kVAr Rating The kW and kVAr rating must be correctly set.
The values you set here are the kW and kVAr, NOT the kVA or Power Factor!
These values are used for many functions including Mains Power and Load Share
functions.
Export Power Measures power exported to the mains supply and provides an alarm condition if
the configured value is exceeded.
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4.6.5 MAINS DECOUPLING

DSE8860 controllers include “Mains decoupling” detection to be used with generating sets paralleling with the
mains (utility) supply.
When the generator bus is in parallel with the mains supply it is important that failure of the mains is detected
as soon as possible otherwise problems will arise. It is not possible to simply monitor the mains voltage and
frequency as the sensing of this is now being fed by the generator bus itself!
Because of this and other possible dangerous situations, the power supply companies impose regulations
when generators are in parallel. This is to detect mains failure during parallel operation and to remove the
generator from the grid in this situation. In the UK a common regulation requirement is G59. Other countries
have different names for these regulations.
Failure to detect and act upon loss of mains supply when in parallel leads to the following effects:
• The generator feeds the site load and attempts to feed the load of the grid. Depending upon the
generator size and the location of the network fault, this will cause problems to the generator in terms
of capacity and stability.
• If the generator is able to supply the load, Engineers working on the supposedly dead network would
be in fact working on live cables, supplied by the generator set. This is potentially fatal.
• Should the mains supply be reconnected when the generator is still connected to the grid, the
network would be connected to a generator not synchronised with it, with damaging results
(mechanical failure, rotating diode failure, overloaded cables, pole slip etc)
Click to enable or
disable the option.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
Click and drag to

change the setting.
Parameters detailed overleaf...

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Parameter Function
Alarm action Used to select what happens when a Mains Decoupling trip is detected :
Electrical Trip – The bus load switch is opened and the set is allowed to
perform a cooling run before being stopped.
Auxiliary mains fail – Opens the mains load switch and allows the bus to
continue providing power to the load.
R.O.C.O.F. : ROCOF protection is disabled
IEEE 37.2 - 81 Frequency relay : ROCOF protection is enabled when the bus is in parallel with the mains
supply.
R.O.C.O.F. (Rate Of Change Of Frequency) detection senses sudden, fast

changes in the frequency of the waveform. During the failure of the mains
supply when in parallel with the bus, the frequency will change faster than is
usual by either the on load bus, or by the mains supply.
Vector Shift : Vector Shift protection is disabled
: Vector Shift protection is enabled when the bus is in parallel with the
mains supply.
Vector Shift detection measures the length of each cycle of the voltage
wave. When the mains fails in parallel with the bus, the sudden change in
load creates a change in the length of the cycle.
Mains under voltage Used to enable and set the levels at which mains failure is detected when in
IEEE 37.2 - 27 under voltage parallel with the bus.
relay Delay: Provides a reaction time on the mains level alarms.
Mains over voltage
IEEE 37.2 - 59 Frequency relay Under/Over voltage and Under/Over frequency detection relies on the
Mains under frequency premise that the bus voltage/frequency will drift more when not in parallel,
IEEE 37.2 - 81 Frequency relay than it does when it is in parallel with the mains supply. This may not be
Mains over frequency true if the bus is only lightly loaded upon the failure of the mains supply.
IEEE 37.2 - 81 Frequency relay
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Edit Configuration - System
4.7 BUS
The Bus page is subdivided into smaller sections.
4.7.1 BUS OPTIONS
Select your AC
system. A schematic
is shown below with
connection details
from the bus to the
DSE8860 module.
Click to enable or
disable the feature.
The relevant values
below appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
These parameters are described overleaf...
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Parameter Description
AC System These settings are used to detail the type of AC system to which the module is
connected:
3 phase 4 wire, 1 phase 2 wire, 2 phase 3 wire – L1-L2, 2 phase 3 wire – L1-L3, 3
phase 3 wire, 3 phase 4 wire delta
This list is not exhaustive. DSE reserve the right to add to this list as part of our
policy of continual development
VT Fitted = The voltage sensing to the controller is direct from the mains
= The voltage sensing to the controller is via Voltage Transformers (VTs or PTs)
This is used to step down the supplied voltage to be within the Series controller
voltage specification.
By entering the Primary and Secondary voltages of the transformer, the controller
will display the Primary voltage rather than the actual measured voltage.
This is typically used to interface the DSE module to high voltage systems (ie 11kV)
but can also be used on systems such as 600V ph-ph.
Breaker Control Timer before the fail to close or fail to open alarm is activated
Bus Phase Rotation = Mains phase rotation is not checked.
IEEE 37.2 – 47 phase = A ‘Bus Phase Rotation Alarm’ situation is generated if the phase rotation is not
sequence relay as configured.
4.7.2 BUS NOMINALS
When the bus is

island mode, the
xx60 module will
drive the xx10
modules at these
nominals.
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4.7.3 CHECK SYNC
Parameter Description
Dead Bus The bus is measured when a start request is to be issued. If the bus is measured to be
below the Dead Bus Voltage, the bus is assumed to be ‘dead’ and a start request will be
issued to the xx10 modules.
If the bus is measured to be above the Dead Bus Voltage, a start request will not be issued.
Check Sync During the synchronising process, the DSE8860 will adjust the frequency of the generators
on the bus to closely match the mains.
Typically the bus will be adjusted to be 0.1Hz faster than the existing supply.
This causes the phase of the two supplies to change continuously.
Before the breaker can be closed, the following conditions must be met:
• The difference between the two supplies frequencies must be between the Check
Sync Low Frequency and Check Sync High Frequency
• The difference between the two supplies voltages must be equal to or below the
Check Sync Voltage
• The phase of the two supplies must be equal to or below the Check Sync Phase
Angle
Fail to sync Alarm If the synchronising process continues longer that the Fail to Sync Alarm Delay, the alarm is
triggered.
This may occur if changes in the load are making the set control difficult due to changes in
voltage and frequency.
Electrical Trip : The bus breaker will not close and the start request is removed.
Warning: The bus continues to synchronise.
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4.7.4 MULTISET
Action upon MSC Link
Failure
Action to take when the MSC

alarm is disabled by digital
input
Action to take when the

number of modules active on
the MSC link is lower than
the Minimum modules on
comms link setting
NOTE: - The MSC Link Alarms can be disabled by a digital input configured to MSC Alarms
Inhibit if required.
Item Function
Starting options Used to configure how the load demand scheme will operate upon start-up.
Start all sets initially: Upon activation of the load demand scheme, all sets in the
system will start up and parallel onto the generator bus. Then they will stop / start
according to load demands. This option is particularly recommended in Multiset
mains standby applications where the load is likely to be greater than the capacity
of a single set.
Start sets as load requires: Upon activation of the load demand scheme, only
one set will start initially. Other sets in the system will only be started according to
demand. This option is recommended for mutual standby systems where the load
is likely to be less than the capacity of a single set.
Start Next Set on Whenever a warning occurs, a start command will be issued over the MSC link to
Warning start the next highest priority set.
Balance engine hours Used in a Multiset system so that the engine’s priority changes according to the
amount of usage of the set.
For instance in a two set system.
Set 1 has logged 100 running hours

Set 2 has logged 20 running hours
Balance engine hours are configured to 75 hours.
As Set 2 has logged 80 hours less than Set 1. As this is greater than the
configured 75 hours, Set 2 will be the highest priority set.
If all sets are within the configured Balance Engine Hours value, then the set
Priority Number (See SCADA | Maintenance page) is followed.
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Item Function
Calling for less sets Load level for less sets to run: The load level at which the 8860 controller
decides that generating set capacity can be reduced by dropping sets off the bus.
NOTE: - The module will calculate the load levels left on the remaining
sets if it should remove a set. This prevents the system from reaching a
point where the load is such that one sets starts and stops repeatedly. As a
result, the system will not take action when the % on each generator is
slightly below the setting for less sets, but instead the level will need to fall
much lower until the excess set is call to stop.
Once the load is below this level, the lowest priority set in the sequence
(determined using the Genset Run Priority) will begin its stop delay timer. Once
this has expired, the set will ramp off load and stop. Should the load level rise
above this set point during the stop delay timer, then the timer is cancelled and
the set will continue to supply power to the load.
This allows for short term drops in load, without decreasing supply capacity, only
for it to be increased again a short while later.
NOTE: - It is recommended that each set in the system have the same
value configured for this parameter.
NOTE: - When the module assumes that the load is at the bottom of
the ramp the breaker will open.
Calling for more sets Load level for more sets to run: The load level at which the 8860 controller
decides that additional generating set capacity is required to supply power to the
load.
Once this load level is exceeded, the next highest priority set in the sequence
(determined using the Genset Run Priority) will begin its start delay timer. Once
this has expired, the set will run up, synchronise and take load. Should the set fail
to become available, it will communicate this using the MultiSet Communications
Link which will signal the next generating set in the sequence to take its place.
The starting sequence will be terminated should the load level drop below the
Load level for more sets to run while the start delay timer is in progress. This
allows for short term increases in load.
NOTE: - It is recommended that each set in the system has the same
value configured for this parameter.
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4.7.5 LOAD CONTROL
Item Function
Ramp Speed The rate at which the bus generators will be ramped onto and off the load.
NOTE: - The bus will initially take load at the level set by load
ramp minimum and will then increase it’s load share at this rate until
the generated power is equal to the setting for ‘load parallel power’
When the bus is unloaded it will ramp down at this rate from the
current load level to the level set by load parallel ramp minimum before
being removed from the load.
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4.8 SYSTEM
The System page is subdivided into smaller sections.
4.8.1 SYSTEM OPTIONS

Determine minimum number of sets
and the action take if the minimum
number of sets are not closed onto
the bus in the required delay time.
Action to take when peak lopping

(mains mode) if the set(s) are
producing 100% power and this is not
enough power to peak lop at the
configured level.
In a multimains (multiple xx60)

system, a load CT is used to
determine the mains load during
ramping. See below for additional
information.
ADVANTAGES OF A LOAD CT
The load C.T. is only required when there is more than one Mains Controller (DSE8860) on the same system.
With the load C.T. fitted, the Mains Controller transfers the right amount of load to the grid before
disconnecting the generators. This prevents the generators being ‘shock loaded’.
Without the load C.T., the Mains Controller does not know how much load to transfer to the grid when other
Controllers are still in island mode. This results in the Mains Controller transferring a pre determined amount
of load before disconnecting the generators from the grid. This amount is configured by the Min Mains Power
to Open Bus setting.
Hence, there is either too much load, or not enough load transferred, and the generators are ‘shock loaded’ as
they are disconnected from the grid.
4.8.2 PLANT BATTERY
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Edit Configuration - Communications
4.9 COMMUNICATIONS
4.9.1 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS

Provides a means of giving the control an identity name. This is used in the SCADA section to allow the
operator to see the site name and genset identity that is currently connected to the SCADA. As this could be a
remote module connected over modem or Ethernet connection this is a very useful feature.
Free text entries to

identify the generator set.
This text is displayed on
the SCADA screen when
the module is connected
to the PC.
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4.9.2 RS232 PORT
BASIC
Baud rate adjustable

from 1200-57600
Modbus Slave ID
Selects how the

port is to be used
These items are

greyed out until Select for GSM
a relevant option modem type
in Port Usage is
selected.
Sends extended
instrumentation with
the Alarm code
(Oil pressure / Coolant
temp / HRS run
Sends Alarm
messages as flash
instant messages.
SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION
Timer Description
Port usage Only one of the two serial ports can be used at any one time (RS232 or RS485)
The options are :
No Modem – RS232 ports is used for direct RS232 connection to PLC, BMS etc
Incoming modem calls – RS232 port connected to modem, used to accept
incoming calls only.
Incoming and outgoing modem – RS232 port connected to modem used to
accept incoming calls and also make calls upon shutdown alarms.
Outgoing modem alarms - RS232 port connected to modem, used to make calls
upon shutdown alarms.
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MODEM SETTINGS
Timer Description
Alarm Number The phone number that the module will dial upon an alarm condition. This number
must be connected to a PC modem on a PC running the Configuration Suite
Software.
GSM Modem = The connected modem is a fixed line telephone modem
= The connected modem is a GSM (cellular) modem. The GSM signal strength
meter and GSM operator are shown on the module display.
SMS Message Centre The Message centre used so send SMS messages. This number is usually stored
Modem on the SIM card and need not be entered here.
A number is only needed here if it is not stored on the SIM card.
SMS Recipient Numbers of the cell phones to send SMS messages to.
Numbers Leave blank if SMS function is not required.
RECOMMENDED MODEMS
DSE stock and supply the following recommended modems:
PSTN (fixed line) modem
Description DSE Part Number

Multitech ZBA Global Modem 020-252
Modem Localisation kit for Europe 020-253
Modem Localisation kit for Iceland/Sweden 020-254
Modem Localisation kit for New Zealand 020-264
Modem Localisation kit for Netherlands 020-265
Modem Localisation kit for USA 020-286
Other Localisation Kits can be obtained from www.multitech.com
GSM modem
DSE do not stock or supply CSD SIM cards for the modem, these must be obtained from your local GSM
provider.
Description DSE Part Number

Wavecom Fastrak Supreme GSM Modem supplied with power supply cable, RS232 0830-001-01
connection cable and GSM antenna. Suitable for GSM operating on 900/1800 MHz
bands.
NOTE: This modem is supplied ready configured to operate with the DSE
module. When purchasing from a third party, the modem is not configured to
communicate with the DSE8860 module.
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ADVANCED
Modem initialisation strings.

These set up the modem to
perform the functions
required.
INITIALISATION STRINGS
The initialisation strings are commands that are sent to the modem upon powering up the DSE module and
additionally at regular intervals subsequently, whenever the DSE8860 module initialises (resets) the modem.
Factory set initialisation strings
Setting Description
E0 Echo off
S7=60 Wait for carrier time 60s
S0=0 (not auto answer) Do not answer
S0=2 (auto answer) Answer after two rings
&S0 DSR always on
&C1 DCD is active if modem is online
&D3 Reset (ATZ) on DTR-drop
H0 Hang up (disconnect)
Silent operation
The modem connected to the DSE8860 controller will usually make dialling noises and ‘squeal’ in the initial
stages of making a data call. To control this noise, add the following command to the end of the initialisation
string:
Setting Description
M0 Silent operation
M1 Sounds during the initial stages of making a data call
M2 Sounds always when connected (not recommended for normal use but can be of use for
troubleshooting)
Multitech ZBA Global Modem initialisation strings
The DSE8860 series module factory settings for the initialisation strings are suited to the Multitech ZBA Global
Modem:
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Wavecom Fastrak Supreme GSM Modem initialisation strings
When connected to the Wavecom Fastrak Supreme GSM modem, the initialisation strings must be altered by
changing the factory set &D3 to &D2.
Setting Description
&D2 Hang up on DTR-
(required for Wavecom Fastrak Supreme) drop
&D3
Reset on DTR-drop
(DSE7300 series factory settings)
OTHER MODEMS
When using modems not recommended by DSE first try either of the options shown above. If problems are
still encountered, you should contact your modem supplier for further advice.
CONNECTION SETTINGS
Timer Description
Master inactivity timeout The module looks by default at the USB port for communications.
When activity is detected on the RS232 or RS485 port, the module switches to look
at the relevant port for further data. If no data activity is detected on the port for the
duration of the master inactivity timer, it reverts to looking at the USB port.
This should be set longer than the time between modbus polls from the master.
Connect delay The amount of time that is allowed to elapse between the alarm being registered
and the controller dialling out with the fault.
Retries The number of times the module will attempt to contact the remote PC by modem.
Retry delay The amount of time between retries
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4.9.3 TROUBLESHOOTING MODEM COMMUNICATIONS

MODEM COMMUNICATION SPEED SETTING
First ensure the modem is set to communication with the DSE module at 9600 baud – Modems supplied by
DSE are factory adjusted to operate with the DSE8860 module. Only modems purchased from a third party
may require adjustment.
To change the modems RS232 baud rate you will need a command line terminal program (Hyperterminal by
Microsoft is a good solution). Operation of this terminal program is not supported by DSE; you should contact
your terminal program supplier.
Connect the modem RS232 port to your PCs RS232 port. You may need an additional card in your PC to
provide this facility.
Use Hyperterminal (or similar) to connect to the modem at its current baud rate. You may need to contact your
modem supplier to obtain this detail. If this is not possible, use ‘trial and error’ methods. Select a baud rate,
attempt connection, press <ENTER> a few times. If the modem responds with OK> then you are connected at
the correct baud rate. Any other response (including nothing) means you are not connected so select another
baud rate.
When connected, enter the following command:
AT+IPR=9600 and press <ENTER>
This sets the modem to 9600 baud.
Close the Hyperterminal connection (do not remove power from the modem) then open a new connection to
the modem at 9600 baud.
Enter the following command:
AT&W and press <ENTER>
This saves the new setting in the modem. Power can now be removed. The next time power is applied, the
modem starts with the new settings (Baud rate = 9600), suitable to communicate with the DSE8860 module.
GSM MODEM CONNECTION
Most GSM modems have a Status LED. The Wavecom Fastrack Supreme as recommended and supplied by
DSE has a RED Status LED, operating as follows.
LED STATE Description

Off Modem is not powered
On Continuous Not connected to GSM network
Flashing Slow (approx once every two seconds) Connected to GSM network
Flashing Fast (approx twice per second) Connected to GSM network data transmission in progress.
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4.9.4 SMS MODULE CONTROL
Tick to enable a pin code .This

code would be required at the start
of each SMS message for the
generator controller to take any
action for any commands .
Example
Pin prefix 1234 and a Remote start
on load command.
“ 1234 1”
1234 pin +(space)+ (Code)
Tick to enable the commands

that can be implemented upon
receiving a SMS message
The SMS commands listed below.
Timer Code Description

Start off load 1 If this input is active, operation will be similar to the ‘Remote Start on
load’ function except that the bus generators will not be instructed to
take the load. This function can be used where an engine only run is
required e.g. for exercise.
Start on load 2 When in auto mode, the module will perform the start sequence and
parallel the bus with the mains.
Cancel 3 By sending cancel code will cancel SMS remote start off load or SMS
Remote start on load, If the unit was in Auto mode the unit will stop and
the module with remain in Auto mode
Stop mode 4 This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Stop’ button and is used to
provide a remote SMS stop command.
Auto Mode 5 This input mimics the operation of the “AUTO” button
Island Mode 6 When in auto mode, the module will perform the start sequence and
transfer load to the bus generators.
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4.9.5 RS485 PORT

The module has two RS485 ports, each port can be used individually.
RS485 PORT1
Modbus Slave ID
Baud rate adjustable

from 1200-57600
Timer Description
Master inactivity timeout The module looks by default at the USB port for communications.
When activity is detected on the RS232 or RS485 port, the module switches to look
at the relevant port for further data. If no data activity is detected on the port for the
duration of the master inactivity timer, it reverts to looking at the USB port.
This should be set longer than the time between modbus polls from the master.
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Edit Configuration – Expansion
4.9.6 ETHERNET PORT
NOTE: Consult the network administrator of the host network before changing these settings.
Incorrect settings could cause network errors in the existing network. These settings must only be
changed by qualified network administrators.
After the IP address is

changed by writing the
configuration, the
controller must be power
cycled before the change
takes effect.
Network port number that

the modbus TCP
communications will
operate over. Ensure any
firewall in the system (for
instance within the
router) is configured to
allow traffic on this port.
Firewall configuration for internet access
As modem/routers differ enormously in their configuration, it is not possible for DSE to give a complete guide
to their use with the DSE8860 module. However it is possible to give a description of the requirements in
generic terms. For details of how to achieve the connection to your modem/router you are referred to the
supplier of your modem/router equipment.
The DSE8860 module makes its data available to a configurable TCP port number.
You must configure your modem/router to allow inbound traffic on this port. For more information you are
referred to your WAN interface device (modem/router) manufacturer.
Incoming traffic (virtual server)
Network Address and Port Translation (NAPT) allows a single device, such as the modem/router gateway, to
act as an agent between the Internet (or "public external network") and a local (or "internal private") network.
This means that only a single, unique IP address is required to represent an entire group of computers.
For our DSE8860 application, this means that the WAN IP address of the modem/router is the IP address we
need to access the site from an external (internet) location.
When requests reach the modem/router, we want this passed to a ‘virtual server’ for handling, in our case this
is the DSE8860 module.
Example
IP Address of the DSE8860
Virtual Servers controller connected to the
Filter Name Source Port Destination (LAN) Address LAN
DSE8860 1003 192.168.1.3
User provided name for Port number of the communications (must match the
the Port Forwarding rule configuration of the DSE8860 controller)
Result : Traffic arriving from the WAN (internet) on port 1003 is automatically sent to IP address 192.168.1.3
on the LAN (DSE8860) for handling.
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4.10 SCHEDULER
The Exercise Scheduler is used to give up to 16 scheduled runs. This run schedule is configurable to repeat
every 7 days (weekly) or every 28 days (monthly). The run can be on load or off load.
Click to enable or
disable the option.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled. Configure the
required start time
and run duration.
4.11 EXPANSION
The Expansion page is subdivided into smaller sections.
See overleaf for description of the different expansion modules.
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4.11.1 DSE2130 INPUT MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the input expansion you wish to configure. The ID of the expansion input module is
set by rotary decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.
The following is then shown: Click to enable or disable the

option. The relevant values below
will appear greyed out if the alarm
is disabled.
Select the alarm type of the link

lost alarm. This alarm will take
action if the expansion module is
not detected by the host module.
Select which of the expansion

inputs you wish to configure.
DIGITAL INPUTS (A-D)
Select the required function of the

input and whether it is open or
close to activate.
Select the required alarm type of

the input and when it is active.
Type the text that is to appear on

the module’s display when the
alarm is active.
Gives a delay upon activation of the
input to allow the input to be used as a
level switch for example.
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ANALOGUE INPUTS (E-H)
Configure the sensor type.

Select Digital Input to use the
analogue input as a digital input
Depending upon your selection above, either the Analogue Input or Digital Input configuration screen is shown
Used as an Analogue Input
Edit the sensor curve if required.

setting.
Click to enable or disable the

is disabled.
Type the value

or click the up
and down
arrows to
change the
settings
Used as a Digital Input

close to activate.


alarm is active.
liquid level switch for example.
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4.11.2 DSE2131 RATIOMETRIC EXPANSION INPUT MODULE

The following is then shown:

is disabled.

Click to configure the inputs
Then select which input you want

to configure
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Depending upon your selection of Sensor Type, one of the following configuration screens are shown :
Used as a Digital Input

close to activate.


alarm is active.
liquid level switch for example.
Used as an Analogue Input Select the required function of the

input. Percentage, Pressure,
Temperature or Digital input.
Select the required type of the

input. Voltage (0-10V), Current (4-
20mA), Resistive
Name the sensor appropriately to

describe the measurements on the
module’s display
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The following screen shot shows the configuration when set for Temperature Sensor. When set to other
Sensor Type, consult the relevant manual section for details (Digital inputs, Oil Pressure input etc)
Select the
sensor type Click to edit the
‘sensor curve’. See
section entitled
Editing the sensor
curve.
Select the type of

alarm required.
For details of these,
see the section
entitled Alarm
Types elsewhere in
this document.
Click to enable or
disable the alarms.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
Click and drag to

change the settings
Type the value or click the up and

down arrows to change the settings
Type the text you want to appear on the

screen when the alarm is triggered.
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EDITING THE SENSOR CURVES
Click Interpolate then select

two points as prompted to
draw a straight line between Click and drag the
them. points on the
graphs to change
the settings
Click CANCEL to
ignore and lose any
changes you have
made
Click OK to accept
the changes and
return to the
Click SAVE AS, you are prompted to name configuration editor
your curve....

select Tools | Curve Manager.
.
Click OK to save the curve.

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4.11.3 DSE2133 RTD / THERMOCOUPLE INPUT MODULE


is disabled.

Click to configure the inputs
Then select which input you want

to configure
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Increases temperature alarms to

1300 deg C
Choose between Type J or Type K

thermocouples or RTD (PT100)
Set the alarm trip points if

required.
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4.11.4 DSE2152 ANALOGUE OUTPUT MODULE

Select the DSENet ID of the output expansion you wish to configure. The ID of the expansion output module
is set by rotary decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.
Click to enable or disable the option.

The relevant values below will appear
greyed out if the alarm is disabled.
Select the alarm type of the link lost

alarm. This alarm will take action if the
expansion module is not detected by
the host module.
Click to configure the outputs
Then select the output you want to

configure

output. 0-10V or 4-20mA
Name the output appropriately
Select which measured parameter is to be

used to drive the output channel
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EDITING THE OUTPUT CURVE

Show and hide the
knee point (middle
point) of the output
curve
Choose the x axis

start and end points Click and drag the points on the
graphs to change the settings. In
this example 0 Hz – 60 Hz wiill be
output as 2 V to 8 V.
Click CANCEL to
ignore and lose any
changes you have
made
Click OK to accept
the changes and
return to the
Click SAVE AS, you are prompted to name
your curve.... configuration editor

select Tools | Curve Manager.
.
Click OK to save the curve.

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4.11.5 DSE2157 RELAY MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the relay expansion you wish to configure. The ID of the relay board is set by rotary
decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.
Click to enable or disable the option.

The relevant values below will appear
greyed out if the alarm is disabled.
Select the alarm type of the link lost

alarm. This alarm will take action if the
expansion module is not detected by
the host module.
Select the output source and the

polarity required. For example this
output will energise when the module is
in the Auto mode.
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4.11.7 DSE2548 LED EXPANSION

Select the DSENet ID of the LED expansion you wish to configure. The ID of the Annunciator is set by rotary
decimal switch accessible on the back of the device.
Click to enable or disable the option. The relevant values

below will appear greyed out if the alarm is disabled.
Select the alarm type of the link lost alarm. This alarm will
take action if the expansion module is not detected by the
host module.
- If the mute / lamp test button is

pressed, other DSE2548 modules
configured to Follow main unit and the
host module will also lamp test / mute
Enable or disable the expansion their alarm and vice-versa.
module’s internal sounder. - If the mute / lamp test button is
pressed, other DSE2548 modules and
the host module will not respond to this.
Select the configuration for the

LED. For instance this LED is
configured to be unlit when in auto
mode. Hence this is a not in auto
LED.
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Edit Configuration – Advanced – PLC Logic
4.12 ADVANCED
These settings are provided for advanced users only. Take care when changing these options and ensure you
fully understand the consequences of any change made.
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4.12.1 ADVANCED OPTIONS
Changes the functionality

of the test button on the
front fascia.
OUT OF SYNC
During parallel operation, the phase of both supplies is monitored. Being in parallel means that this phase
angle is zero degrees (0º).
If the angle exceeds the Out of Sync Angle for longer than the duration of the Out of Sync Timer, an electrical
trip alarm is generated opening the bus breaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes the most common causes for an Out of Sync alarm:
• The Bus Sensing connections have not been made between the common generator bus and the
DSE module, or the bus sensing fuses have blown or have been removed.
• The load switching device does not close quickly enough. Ensure the breaker closes within 100mS
of receiving the close signal.
• The Out of Sync timer is set too low. If you raise this timer away from the factory setting of 200mS
(0.2s), ensure you understand why you are raising it!
• Something external has caused the breaker to open, or has prevented it from closing. Typical
examples are external G59 relays and other equipment operating directly on the breaker to open it.
• The breaker wiring ‘logic’ may not be correct, causing the breaker to ‘fire through’, where it triggers
the close mechanism, but the breaker doesn’t actually mechanically close, it re-opens again.
OTHER TIMERS
Options Description
Synchronisation Delays the synchronising process to allow the set to stabilise and power parasitic loads or
Delay transformers (for instance) before the synchronising process begins.
Mains Decoupling Delays the activation of the inbuilt 8860 Mains Decoupling detection when bus and mains
Supervision are in parallel.
Upon closing into parallel, the timer is activated. After the timer has expired, the mains
decoupling protection becomes live.
ALTERNATIVE RAMPING SCHEME
Options Description
Disabled In Bus mode, when the Mains returns, the bus will ramp up to the parallel load level, then
ramp off to the Mains.
Enabled In Bus mode, when the Mains returns, the bus will ramp down from its actual load level, and
load the Mains
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4.12.2 PLC LOGIC

PLC Logic adds comprehensive PLC functionality to the DSE controller.
This is an advanced section, used entirely at your own risk.
PLC Logic Conditions

MENU
PLC Logic Actions
PLC Logic Counters and Timers configuration

Add Label, Import Rung, Search counter / timer
In PLC logic, the ladder of logic is made up of a series of rungs.

The ladder is the complete PLC program. This program may perform a single task, or multiple tasks.
Each rung contains a number of conditions and actions.
For instance if the conditions in the rung are met, the action takes place.
Condition (example Check Flag) Action (example Start timer)
PLC Ladder made of two rungs
Click the to erase A condition with a diagonal line through it

the entire rung means NOT. (example Timer has NOT expired)
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FLAGS
A flag is set when a condition within the DSE controller is met. For instance, if the module is in Auto Mode an
internal flag is set. This flag is exposed as an output source when configuring module outputs and LEDs.
In addition to internal flags, a further twenty (40) custom flags are available (named PLC Flag 1-40). These
can be used to ‘memorise’ that a condition has been met, and/or used to drive module outputs and LEDs’.
For example if a timer expires, a flag can be set to make a note of the timer expiring for later use in the ladder.
TIMERS
The PLC logic section contains twenty (10) user timers for use in the ladder.
A timer is configured by clicking in the menu bar. The ‘Edit time limits’ window appears.
Click and drag to change the time,

or press keyboard left and right
arrow keys to change by small
amounts.
A timer is used by adding the timer action to the ladder. When this action takes place, the timer begins.
Upon the timer reaching the configured ‘Timer limit’, a test for the timer will be successful:
Start Timer
Test Timer
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COUNTERS
The PLC logic section contains twenty (10) user counters for use in the ladder.
A counter is configured by clicking in the menu bar. The ‘Edit counter limits’ window appears.

setting, or press keyboard left and
right arrow keys to change by small
amounts.
A counter is used by incrementing (adding to) or decrementing (subtracting from) to the counter on the ladder.
Upon the counter reaching the configured ‘Counter limit’, a test for the counter will be successful:
Increment Counter
Decrement Counter
Test Counter
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PLC FUNCTIONS
PLC Functions allow the PLC logic to create alarm conditions or drive ‘virtual inputs’ on the controller.
A PLC function is configured in the same way as a module digital input:
Predefined Functions
Function. See section entitled

Input functions for details of all
available functions
As this example shows a

predefined function,
these parameters are
greyed out as they are
not applicable
Predefined functions can only be used once in the DSE Configuration Suite. For example if digital input A is
configured to ‘remote start on load’, another input cannot be configured to the same function. Similarly, a PLC
function cannot be configured to this function either.
Where this is a required function, it is achieved by setting the digital input to “User Configured”, “always
active”, “indication”, and OR’ing this into the PLC condition as follows:
Condition: Battery Volts below 10V

OR Digital input A is active.
Action: Trigger PLC Function 1(Remote Start On Load)
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User Defined alarms
Configures when the

input is active:
from the end of the
safety timer Example of a user configured
input
Close or open to activate

This is the text that
will be displayed on
the module screen Select the type of
when the alarm is alarm required.
triggered. For details of these,
see the section
entitled Alarm
Types elsewhere in
Click and drag to change this document.
the setting. This is used to
give a delay on acceptance
of the input. Useful for liquid
level switches or to mask
short term operations of the
external switch device.
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CREATING AND EDITING RUNGS
• Click a symbol in the tool bar and drag it to the bar ( ) to

create the first rung in your ladder.
• Click a symbol in the tool bar and drag it to a blank space below existing rungs to create a new rung.
• Click a symbol in the tool bar and drag it to the ladder diagram to place the symbol.
• To move a placed symbol, click and drag it to its new location.
• To copy a placed symbol, press the keyboard CTRL button, then click and drag the symbol to the
location you want to copy it to.
• To delete a placed symbol, click on it, it changes colour to red, now press the keyboard DELETE
button.
• Click next to a rung to erase the entire rung.
Imagine the schematic like a simple circuit with a battery and a bulb.
There are two switches (Output sources) in parallel to provide an OR function and one switch (Output source)
in series to provide an AND function.
When the conditions are satisfied, the bulb will illuminate (The action will occur).
An equivalent PLC ladder rung looks like this :
Rungs are processed in order (rung 1, rung 2, rung 3 etc). This sequence repeats every 100mS.
Careless setting of the PLC logic can cause toggling of an output at a rate of 100mS on/off. This may shorten
the life and/or cause damage to externally connected slave relays or other connected equipment.
Conditions can be placed in series to form an AND operation, or in parallel for form an OR operation:
PLC Logic OR Conditions PLC Logic AND Conditions
Actions can be placed in parallel to perform multiple actions upon one condition:
PLC Logic multiple actions
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CONDITIONS
Conditions
Test flag (for instance : test module inputs, test for certain condition)
Test an instrumentation value
Test a counter
Test a timer
Test for a specific time period in the day
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Conditions
Test for a certain day
Test for a certain week
Test for a certain month
Test for a module button press
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ACTIONS
Actions
Set a PLC flag (Set to 1)
Reset a PLC flag (Set to 0)
Toggle a flag (swap 0/1 or 1/0)
Drive a flag (automatically clears when the condition is false)
Increment a counter
Decrement a counter
Set a counter to zero
Start a timer
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Actions
Drive a PLC function
Write a value to a Gencomm register
Reset an alarm
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EXAMPLES
AUTO MUTE after 30 seconds and provide a manual mute function using Digital Input C.
PLC Function 1 configured to

Alarm Mute.
Digital Input C configured to

Indication. This input will be
checked for by the PLC logic.
Descriptive text placed in the
“LCD Display” box for future
reference.
(LCD Display text does not appear
on the screen for “indication” inputs).
Condition Action
Flag Test Start Timer 1
(Audible Alarm) (30 seconds)
If the audible alarm is Begin a 30 second

active delay
Condition Action
Timer 1 expired Trigger Function
OR (Alarm Mute)
Flag Test
(Digital Input C)
When the timer Trigger the alarm
expires OR Digital mute function
Input C is activated
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4.12.3 CONFIGURABLE GENCOMM PAGES
For advanced Modbus users of the controller, configurable Gencomm pages are available.
The intention is to allow the user to create personal collections of data in subsequent registers to minimise the
number of modbus reads required by the master, and hence speed up data collection.
The configurable modbus pages are :
Page Hex address Decimal address

166 A600 42496
167 A700 42752
168 A800 43008
169 A900 43264
Example of page configuration
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SCADA
5 SCADA
SCADA stands for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition and is provided both as a service tool and also
as a means of monitoring / controlling the generator set.
As a service tool, the SCADA pages is to check the operation of the controller’s inputs and outputs as well as
checking the generators operating parameters.
Click to connect to
the module
When connection is made…

Click to close the
connection to the
module
Module’s firmware
revision number
The SCADA page is subdivided into smaller sections.

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5.1 MAINS IDENTITY
Shows the module’s current settings for Site ID and genset ID.
This information is particularly helpful when the current connection is made remotely by modem or internet for
example or when the connected set is one of a number of sets on an RS485 data link.
5.2 MIMIC
This screen provides a mimic of the control module and allows the operator to change the control mode of the
module.
Only the mode control and load switch buttons are operational in the mimic display. The menu navigation
buttons are inoperable.
Hint: Before the mimic buttons will

Module status information. operate, ensure you have this enabled
This is not an exact duplicate of under TOOLS | ACCESS
the module’s own display. PERMISSIONS
Click the bottom row of buttons to change module mode.

The load switch buttons are also operable (in manual mode as with
the module’s own fascia buttons)
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5.3 LANGUAGES Current language in the DSE8860
module.
Select new
language
Click to send the

new language to the
module
During language upload, the

progress is shown. Total transfer
time is less than one minute.
During this process:
• DO NOT DISCONNECT THE

USB LEAD
• DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR PC
• DO NOT DISCONNECT THE

MODULE’s DC POWER
SUPPLY
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5.4 DIGITAL INPUTS
Shows if the input channel is active or not. This input is closed

and is active. The input is configured to be close to activate
State of the input

(open or closed to
battery negative)
Shows if the input channel is active

or not. This input is open but is
active. The input is configured to be
open to activate
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5.5 DIGITAL OUTPUTS
State of the
output (open or
closed)
Shows if the output channel is active or not. This

output is closed but is active. The output is
configured to be Close Mains de-energise. As the
relay is normally closed (N/C) and the Close
Mains source is not present, the relay is activated
to open the N/C relay.
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5.6 VIRTUAL LEDS
Shows the state of the virtual LEDs. These LEDs are not fitted to the module or expansion modules, they are
not physical LEDs. They are provided to show status and appear only in the SCADA section of the
configuration suite, or can be read by third party PLC or Building Management Systems (for example) using
the modbus RTU protocol.
Shows if the
Virtual LED is
active or not
Shows what the Virtual LED is

configured for (shows the LED
number if not configured)
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5.7 BUS
5.7.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES

Shows the modules measurements of the supply.
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5.7.2 LOAD
Shows the modules measurements of the load.
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5.7.3 MSC LINK
NOTE: - These settings are not stored in the module configuration. They are stored in a different
memory area and not transferred with the configuration. The Clone Module feature transfers both the
configuration AND the settings of the MSC Link and the Sync page.
The number of modules currently

connected to the MSC link
Each controller connected to the MSC link

must have a unique ID.
If all the controllers are powered up “one at a
time”, this DeviceID is automatically set.
Powering them up together may result in “ID
alarm”. Manually setting the DeviceID here will
prevent this.
Set Priority used when

multiple xx60’s are in use.
Enable or disable the module’s

diagnostic Commissioning Screens.
Settings detailed overleaf... Load levels used when ‘base load’ / ‘fixed export’
mode is in operation (see below for details)
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Item Function
Bus Mode The amount of power that the sets will produce when in parallel with
the mains is fixed. This figure is a percentage of each generators
capacity that is connected to the bus. Therefore, the actual kW will
vary depending on how many sets are on the bus. The ‘load demand
start up and shut down scheme’ is disabled whilst running in parallel
with the mains (utility). E.g. on a multi set system where each
generator is rated at 500 kW and the bus power was set to 50%,
each set running would produce 250 kW of power.
NOTE: - If the load level is below this setting, then the

generator will export power to the mains grid. The DSE8860
internal mains protection can be configured to disconnect the
bus from the mains.
Mains Mode The amount of power that the sets produce will vary to ensure that
the mains will always supply the desired level. This level can either
be an amount of imported power or exported power.
E.g. If the mains load level was set to 250 kW the bus would supply
the difference between this figure and total connected load. If the
load was lower than this figure then the bus will come off load and
the generators will perform a controlled stop. Therefore, this setting
is also a start level when remote start on load is active.
NOTE: - The generators will never be driven to more than

100% of their full load capability. This will generate an
insufficient capacity alarm.
Item Function
VAr Maximum Level The amount of reactive power that the bus will produce.
Power Factor Level The power factor that the bus will maintain.
NOTE: - At low load levels, it may not be possible to

maintain the power factor.
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5.7.4 SYNC
NOTE: - These settings are not stored in the module configuration. They are stored in a different
memory area and not transferred with the configuration. The Clone Module feature transfers both the
configuration AND the settings of the MSC Link and the Sync page.
Item Function
Slip frequency The difference between mains frequency and the bus frequency.
The 8860 controller will adjust bus frequency until the frequency difference
matches the slip frequency. The phase of the supplies will then drift in and out of
synchronism at a rate of 1/slip-frequency times per second.
I.e. for Slip frequency of 0.2Hz, the supplies will be in phase once every five
seconds.
Stability In general, lower setting results in a slow power sharing process, but too high a
setting may cause instability (hunting). If this occurs, lower the stability setting.
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5.8 MAINS
5.8.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES

Shows the modules measurements for the Mains supply.
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5.8.2 POWER
Shows the measurements for the mains power.
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5.9 SYSTEM
Shows the measurement of the plant battery voltage
5.10 FLEXIBLE SENSOR

Shows the measurement of the Flexible Sensor (If configured)
5.11 ALARMS
Shows any present alarm conditions
For a description of the different alarm types, see the section entitled Alarm Types elsewhere in this manual.
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5.12 STATUS
Shows the module’s current status.
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5.13 EVENT LOG
Shows the contents of the module’s event log.
Click to save the log to Click to save the Click to print the
an Excel or csv file for log to a pdf log
use in an external (Adobe Acrobat)
spreadsheet program file
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5.14 REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control section of the SCADA section is used for monitoring and control of module ‘remote control’
sources.
Any of the module outputs, expansion outputs, LED indicators, or remote Annunciator LEDs can be
configured to Remote Control 1-10. This output source is energised/de-energised by click the respective
check box as shown below in the Activate column below.
5.15 MAINTENANCE
The Maintenance section is subdivided into smaller sections.
5.15.1 TIME
Display of the
module’s
current date
and time
Type the new

date / time or
click the up and
down arrows to
change the
settings
Click Set to
Click Set to adjust the
adjust the module module to the
to the date/time selected
that your PC is date/time.
set to.
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5.15.2 ACCUMULATED INSTRUMENTATION
Allows the user to view or change the module’s accumulated instrumentation.
Display of the Type the new

module’s value or click
current value the up and
for the down arrows to
parameter change the
settings
Click Set to
adjust the
module to the
selected value
Click to reset all

the
accumulated
instrumentation
counters to
zero.
5.15.3 MODULE PIN
NOTE : If the PIN is lost or forgotten, it will not be possible to access the module!
Allows a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to be set in the controller. This PIN must be entered to either
access the front panel configuration editor or before a configuration file can be sent to the controller from the
PC software.
Enter the desired PIN

number and reconfirm.
Click to set the

PIN number in
the module.
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5.16 PLC
Allows monitoring of the PLC functions within the controller. Green highlighting
shows the condition is
True.
Live timer and counter

display subject to the
speed of update over
the communications
link
Flag State –
Clear means the
flag is not set.
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5.17 EXPANSION
Allows monitoring of the controller’s expansion modules (if fitted)
For example:
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5.18 COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION
Shows information of all the module communication ports settings.
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5.19 DATA LOG
Allows viewing of the module datalog (if configured).
Navigation sliders
Zoom slider
The data is automatically collated

and presented in the graphs.
For exampled Voltages are
displayed in the same graph, but
Selects the timescale of the not mixed with kW for example,
displayed graphs. which are shown on a separate
Scroll bars on the graphs ‘x’ axis graph.
can also be used to scroll the graph
backwards and forwards in time.
5.19.1 DATA LOG STATUS

Shows information about the data logging and the module memory.
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Alarm Types
6 ALARM TYPES
The protection included with the DSE control modules provides increasing levels of notification, depending
upon the severity of the situation:
Alarm type Description

Indication No audible alarm or common warning signal occurs.
Indication alarms are only used to illuminate indicators or to activate outputs.
Warning Audible alarm and common alarm signal is generated. The set continues to
run.
Warning alarms are used to draw the operator’s attention to a minor issue or
to a problem that may escalate to an Electrical Trip or Shutdown Alarm if left
untreated.
Electrical Trip Audible alarm and common alarm signal is generated. The set is taken off
load and the cooling timer begins, after which the set is stopped.
Electrical Trip alarms are series issues that require the set to be taken off
load. As the name implies, this is often electrical faults that occur ‘after’ the
load breaker. The set is allowed to cool before stopping.
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DSE PART DESCRIPTION

The following third party documents are also referred to:

3 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE

4.1 SCREEN LAYOUT

4.2.1 MODULE OPTIONS

Allows the user

Allows the user to

NOTE: -This option only has effect in Manual Mode.

4.2.2 EVENT LOG

Event logging options,

Enable to send out

Sending time interval between

Number of times you want the

4.2.3 DATA LOGGING

Select the logging interval

Select the instrument / item to

4.3.1 FLEXIBLE SENSORS

Configures when the

Type the value or click the

Type the text you want

4.3.2 EDITING THE SENSOR CURVES

In this example, the closest match to the sensor

Click and drag the

Hint: Deleting, renaming or

4.3.3 DIGITAL INPUTS

Input function. See section

As this example shows a

Configures when the

Close or open to activate

This is the text that Select the type of

4.3.4 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS

NOTE: -This input only operates to control the bus load

This input is functionally identical to Remote Start Off Load.

This input is functionally identical to Remote Start On Load.

NOTE: - External control sources (i.e. Simulate Start Button)

NOTE: -This input only operates to control the mains

NOTE: - For further details on MSC alarms, refer to the DSE

Select what the Select if the relay is to

4.4.2 VIRTUAL LEDS

Allows the configuration of

4.4.3 OUTPUT SOURCES

NOTE: - Output selection is dependant on controller.

The outputs are in alphabetical

Output source Activates… Is not active….

Output source Activates… Is not active….

Output source Activates… Is not active….

Output source Activates… Is not active….

Click and drag to change the setting.

4.5.2 LOAD / STOPPING TIMERS