Product description Grid feed-in management (grid-tied only)
ePowerControl PPC controller curtails the exact
Elum ePowerControl PPC is a Power Plant Controller
amount of solar power to maximize solar penetration
and monitoring system (SCADA) designed for utility
while avoiding any penalty from the grid operator.
scale solar plant applications. It can integrate a solar
plant with battery storage systems (BESS) and SOC management: (grid-tied only)
multiple diesel generators. Load-shifting, peak-shaving & self-consumption
ePowerControl PPC is a fully customized solution optimization by direct control of ESS system
tailored to specific project requirements (control
algorithms and grid-code). Local configuration interface
ePowerControl technology brings flexibility options ePowerControl PPC embedded user configuration
during project design & engineering phases. interface accessible through any local web browser
(LAN) allows for configuration of plant connectivity
Product Benefits and equipment integration.
Engineering support from design to operation Extended equipment compatibility
Engineering support during design and onsite ePowerControl PPC supports main protocols:
commissioning phases to ensure plant performance. Modbus, SNMP. Specific protocols can be integrated
upon request (see equipment compatibility list for
Extended compatibility for system flexibility more information).
Compatible with a wide range of power equipment,
meters, and third party sensors. Reliable datalogging
Collection and local secure storage of all data +
Proven reliability for safe operation alarms from equipment connected on site for over
High-end hardware integration with reliable software 100 days. Data can be collected from meters, solar
development. inverters, ESS, genset controllers, EV charger,
weather stations (irradiance/temperature...) and I/Os.
Product Features Local plant parameter edition
ePowerControl PPC embedded interface allows
Custom control strategy
setpoint edition of writeable registers accessible from
Fitting project-specific layout/control requirements the equipment on a unique interface.
Active/reactive power control
Compliance with country grid code while maximizing Data export & visualization
power output and plant revenue Data export over USB through the local interface
Data export to ePowerMonitor platform or
Diesel off mode compatible third-party platforms (FTP push, Azure,
Switching off all the gensets and ensures spinning and MQTT). See platform compatibility list below.
reserve through the ESS.
Embedded network connectivity
Multiple genset minimum loading ePowerControl PPC includes a cellular modem
ePowerControl PPC controller automatically adjusts compatible with main networks on EDGE/3G/LTE.
solar inverters power according to the genset load in
order to use as much solar power as possible.
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Technical Specifications
General information PPC
Dimensions 600*600*300
Weight 30 kg
Maximum capacity (indicative solar kWp) > 1,000 kWp
Max. number of devices total TBD
PV inverters TBD
Battery inverters TBD
Genset TBD
Meters TBD
Standards EC 60068-2-27, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/8, UL 60950-1, IK10, UL508A
Ambient conditions
Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity 5% to 95% (non condensing)
Power supply
Input parameters 12 to 24 VDC, 480 mA @ 12 VDC, 225 mA @24 VDC, without casing
100 - 240 VAC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, with Elum casing
Power consumption (max) 50W
UPS Optional - 19,2 / 81,6 / 288 Wh (Up to 12h autonomy)
Communication
Compatible protocols Modbus TCP/RTU, SNMP, MQTT, Solivia, Kaco, PMU, OCPP1
Available ports 4 x serial (RS485/RS422/RS232), 4 x LAN (RJ45 - 1,000 Mbps)
1 x VGA / 2x USB 2.0-A
Embedded modem LTE/HSPA+/GSM/GPRS/EDGE/EV-DO
Remote access ePowerMonitor / 3rd party platforms ( FTP Push)
Other interfaces
Extensions (I/Os, RS485, weather station) Optional - max. 4 modules - ( 8 I/Os per module / 2*RS485 per module)
Power measurement From compatible meter models only2
Data acquisition
Collected data Active / reactive power, current, voltage, ...
Equipment alarms Mail & web notifications, configurable thresholds on all read variables
Data acquisition granularity 5 minutes for data, real-time for alarms3
Data storage / export 32Go (up to 256Go) - >100 days of data stored / USB CSV export
1
See compatibility list for more information about compatible equipment, specific protocols can be integrated upon request.
2
See meter compatibility list for more information.
3
Varies based on equipment communication protocols and physical connectivity.
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