DG Automation Unit

SERACON ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
DG AUTO STARTER SYSTEM DGAS-1

DG Auto Starter System DGAS-1 from SERACON is an essential accessary for all DG set installations in
residential / commercial/ office buildings, hotels, hospitals and any other place where there are two sources of
electric supply for the establishment (like EB supply and DG Supply).
DGAS-1 detects any failure in the EB supply , and starts the DG set . DGAS-1 keeps on monitoring the EB
supply even after the DG has started. If and when the EB supply returns, DGAS-1 stops the DG set.
All start / Stop operations are automatic and no manual intervention is required.
DGAS-1 gives a Start fail alarm , in the form of a blinking LED as well as a relay contact when the DG fails to
start even after three attempts to start after a mains failure . DGAS-1 saves the user from the burden of
monitoring the EB Supply and deputing a person to the sub station
to perform the manual Start / Stop operations and reduces the supply restoration time drastically. DGAS-1 has a
ON/Off switch - this can be used to switch off the automatic mode when not required. Once DGAS-1 is off, the
DG set can be operated manually.
DGAS-1 is configured in two parts.
1. Control Unit : This unit is wall mounted. The inputs to this unit are the R-Y-B-N of EB supply , the 12V
battery , and R-N of the DG supply. Specially designed input signal conditioners perform the EB / DG supply
availability. A state of the art micro- controller performs the switching logic.
2. Relay Unit : This is a small box containing three nos. High current relays to power on the starter solenoid, the
stop solenoid and close the ignition circuit of the DG set. This is to be mounted near the DG set / battery so that
unncessary voltage drops can be avoided. This unit also houses a battery charger - which keeps the battery in
trickle charge from the EB supply when the DG is not running.
When the EB supply fails, the the control unit gives a START pulse in the from of a potential free contact. This
has to be connected to the relay unit. If the DG starts, the control unit does not give any more START pulses.
If the DG does not start after first pulse, it gives a second START pulse. If the DG does not start after second
pulse , the unit gives a third START pulse. If the DG does not start even after these three pulses, the generates
a START FAIL alarm in the form of a contact as well as Flashing LED. No more START pulses are given.
DGAS-1 gives a STOP pulse when the EB supply returns while the DG is running. The stop pulse should be
wired to the relay unit.
ALARMS : Whenever a START signal is given, DGAS-1 checks whether the DG has started OK ( by checking
the presence of of RDG voltage at the terminals). If the DG does not start even after three consequtive start
signals, the alarm LED on the front panel will start blinking. This blinking will stop only if the EB / DG supply
is restored or the unit is reset by power offf and on.
FRONT PANEL : The front panel of DGAS-1 following LED Indications :

Three LEDs to indicate status of EB supply .
One LED to indicate status of DG Supply.
One Alarm LED to indicate Start fail condition.
An On/ off switch is provided to shut down the auto start relay whenever not required.
Please see overleaf for technical Specifications, Wiring Diagram and operation procedure of DGAS-1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions
180 mm
Enclosure ( Both Control Unit & Relay Unit)
Material : Sheet Steel rectangular box.
Mounting : Control unit is wall mounted.
: Relay Unit is Floor Mounted.
Over all Dimensions :
Control Unit : 220mm H x 180mm W x 55mm D
Relay Unit : 150mm H x 300mm W x 75mm D
Weight : Less than 1000 gms for each unit
Ingress Protection : IP51
Inputs
EB Supply Sensing : R,Y,B,N from EB supply Source
( 3 ph., 4 wire 415V AC, 50 Hz)
DG Supply Sensing : Rph. from DG Source
Sensing Inputs Current : Less than 0.5 ma per phase
Auxiliary Supply : 12 V DC from station battery.
Power Consumption at V aux : Less than 4 VA
Outputs
DG START Actuation : +12 V signal through N/O contact DEPTH = 55mm
(40A @250V AC) 300mm

DG STOP Actuation : +12V Signal through N/O contact
(40 A @ 250V AC)
Alarm Condition : One potential free contact & 1 no.
Front Panel LED
START Pulse : 5 sec on and return to off

Time between two start pulses : 9 sec ( approx)
STOP pulse : Power to off .
Pulse duration =20sec.
Ignition Contact : 1 no. Potential free N/O contact
(20A @250V AC) SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
Battery Charger : EB RYBN INPUTS

Provided in the relay unit
Open circuit Charging Voltage : 16V DC DG RN INPUT
CONTROL
UNIT
Max. Charging Current : 2A
Charger is active whenever EB supply is present.
Charger is inactive when DG is running.
Accuracies CONTROL SIGNALS

TO RELAY UNIT
Voltage Measurement Accuracy : +/- 3% of Span

Time delay accuracy : +/- 2 sec
RELAY UNIT
BATTERY
Front Panel Indicators / Controls CHARGER
Auto / Manual Control : One. no. Power On/Off switch

START/STOP
SIGNALS DG SET
EB Supply Indication : 3 Nos. 3mm LEDs for RYB

DG Supply Indication : 1 No. 3mm LEDs for R
Alarms
BATTERY DG SET
Start Fail : Alarm LED will flash when
the unit has given signal to start
DG, but DG has not started.
: One Potential free contact of 6A
capacity, flashes at 2 sec Interval
for 5 times and goes off. LED resets Manufactured by :
whenever EB or DG supply comes Seracon Electronics Pvt Ltd
on. B112, Block II, KSSIDC Complex,
Temperature : 55 Degrees C Ambient
Electronics City, Hosur Road
Humidity : 95% RH non condensing
Bangalore - 560 100
Product Improvement is a continuous process at SERACON. The specifications and features may change
without notice.Please check with our office or our website seracon.in for latest specs.

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SERACON ELECTRONICS PVT LTD

DG AUTO STARTER SYSTEM DGAS-1

DGAS-1 is configured in two parts.

FRONT PANEL : The front panel of DGAS-1 following LED Indications :

(40A @250V AC) 300mm

START Pulse : 5 sec on and return to off

Battery Charger : EB RYBN INPUTS

Accuracies CONTROL SIGNALS

Voltage Measurement Accuracy : +/- 3% of Span

Auto / Manual Control : One. no. Power On/Off switch

EB Supply Indication : 3 Nos. 3mm LEDs for RYB

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