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DIESEL AND GENERATOR

PROTECTION
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

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True R.M.S. measurement of

• Thyristor load
• Asymmetric load

Output for indication of

• Generator load
• Highest phase current

-/NGS

Tripping of circuit breaker at: 3 time delays:

• Reverse power • Inversely proportional
• Overload of engine release characteristic
• Overcurrent in generator
CONTENTS c. ^ .z.^>.;</, i
DIMENSIONS '?^.f.^.*V^../.f f . ? . / ^ ! ^ . ; . . PAGE 2
GENERAL APPLICATION, CONSTRUCTION PAGE I
APPLICATION OF THE .1 CONTACT FUNCTIONS PAGE ^ (
APPLICATION OF THE 2 OUTPUTS PAGE 5
"STANDARD" CALIBRATION PAGE 6
"RANGE BOX" CALIBRATION PAGE 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGES 8-9
ADJUSTMENT PAGE 10
TESTING PROCEDURE ... : PAGE 11-12
RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS PAGES 13-14
CONNECTIONS PAGE 15
A/H COUPLING SELECTORS PAGE 16
RELAY CONTACTS PAGE 16
TIME FACTOR SELECTORS, x 1/x 5 PAGE 16
19" DIN CONNECTIONS PAGE 16

AVAILABLE VERSIONS:
GEPIMAX-3N (BOX VERSION) FOR PROTECTION OF DIESEL/TURBINE GENERATORS
GEPIHAX-.1R (19" RACK MODULE) FOR PROTECTION OF DIESEL/TURBINE GENERATORS
GEPIMAX-3NGS (BOX VERSION) FOR PROTECTION AND LOAD SHARING* OF DIESEL/TURBINE GENERATORS
J|PIHAX-3RGS (19" RACK MODULE) FOR PROTECTION AND LOAD SHARING* OF DIESEL/TURBINE GENERATORS <

*) Applied in conjunction with TRANSAL controller type DGC-1 and frequency converter type FC-5.

DIMENSIONS

GEPIMAX-3NGS

411
4M

0- « 1 1 9 " RACK FRAME

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 APPLICATION
Applied for protection of all types of motor/turbine generators with or

r GEPIMAX-.1N and -3R without neutral, irrespective of the nature of the load.

In addition to protection applicable for load sharing and/or power

GEPIMAX-.'',NGS and -.^RGS control of a generator running in parallel with other generators or with
the mains in conjunction with the DEIF "Diesel Generator Controller"
type TRANSAL DGC-1, see page 15 and Catalogue No. 8.3.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Today a generator very often supplies highly non-
linear units as e.g.. thyristor controlled motors,
rectifiers, etc., causing hoavy distortions of
generator voltages as well as generator currents.
PHASE
CURRENTS
Furthermore the three phases may be asymmetrically
loaded - especially if neutral is applied^

To avoid a black out at sudden overload of a

generator and to ensure the best possible protec-
tion of the motor/turbine and the generator, the
operating times for overload and overcurrent
should be controlled by the actual exceeding of r« 1

the set point. This especially applies to marine U *» "T

plants. 1*
PHASE
t.} VOLTAGES

V* f tM 1 |2«» U2» {{M

All the above factors have been taken into con- • 1

sideration when constructing the GEPIMAX, implying 11

that an accurate and reliable protection, and tj *s "T -«

possibly control, of the generator is obtained
under all conditions. Fig.l

APPLICATION OF THE CONTACT FUNCTIONS

Ail three phase currents and phase voltages are
fed to a .1 system watt converter, working *u«. OC-
according to the TOM (time division multipli- 11 lupply

cation) principle, ensuring RMS measurement of the • • !• woe

-Hi>
Oi power.
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—••,

The 3-phase power is converted to a OC voltage

signal (Pout' ~ positive (0-IOV) at normal power
direction, negative (-4-0V) at reverse power. Pgyj.
is connected to a moving coil instrument cali-
brated in kW for indication of the actual power.
The power measurement controls the contact
functions for reverse power, "-?<' (Rl), and
normally for overload, "P>" (R2), as well.

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CEPIMAX
The RMS values of the three phase currents are Fig.2
measured and the highest of these is selected and
converted into a 0-lOV DC signal (Iput)* ^out '^^^
be connected to a moving coil instrument cali-
brated in amps, giving a correct indication up to
500% overcurrent. This output furthermore controls
the contact function for overcurrent, "I>" (R3),
and possibly "I >" R 2 ) .
APPLICATION OF THE CONTACT FUNCTIONS
The GEPIMAX-.1 is provided with ."! time delayed contact functions, normally applied as follows:-

RELAY 1: "-P<": PROTECTION OF HOTOR/TURBINE GENERATOR AGAINST REVERSE POWER (

TRIPPING OF Reverse power may occur the moment an AC generator is connected in
GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER parallel with other sources of energy, resulting in possible damage of
both the motor/turbine and the generator. Turbine generators are often
disconnected at as little as ?,% reverse power, implying that accurate
measurement is imperative. The GEPIMAX-.T supervises the reverse power
correctly for all three phases plus the neutral, if any, irrespective of
asymmetry and distorted wave forms.
RELAY 2: "P>/I>": PROTECTION OF MOTOR/TURBINE AGAINST OVERLOAD
TRIPPING OF The measurement of power directly expresses the power to be supplied by
GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER the motor/the turbine to the generator. The capacity of a generator is
normally specified at max. kVA + max. current and the corresponding min.
permissible power factor for the load. If the overcurrent contact (l>)
is set according to power factor 0.8, the motor/turbine will be over-
loaded by 25^ before the overcurrent contact (I>) trips the generator
circuit breaker if the power factor of the load is increased to 1.
Changes of the power factor may easily occur - especially for a gener-
ator running in parallel with the mains or with other generators - due
to poor adaptation to the mains voltage or to other AVRs.
CONCLUSION: To obtain full use and protection of both the motor/turbine (
and the AC generator, overload as well as overcurrent protection should
be applied, i.e. the function selector is set to position "P>".
PROTECTION OF HOTOR/TURBINE AGAINST OVERLOAD
TRIPPING OF If tripping of the generator circuit breaker is a very unsuitable
NON-ESSENTIAL LOAD P > 0 R I> solution for operational purposes, relay 2 can alternatively be applied
for tripping of less essential load. If the motor/turbine is overdimen-
sioned in proportion to the AC generator, the funcion selector is set
to position "I ". At low motor/turbine power the fuction selector
should be set to position " ", the reason her being the same as men-
tioned under "Tripping of generator circuit beaker."
RELAY 3: "I PROTECTION AGAINST OVERCURRENTS IN THE AC GENERATOR
TRIPPING OF As the winding losses - and by them the temperature of the generator -
GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER will increase by the square of the RMS, a -rlO^ error in the measurement
of the current will result in a winding loss that is 2 1 % higher than
expected. An accurate measurement of the current is consequently highly
important. The overcurrent relay of the GEPIHAX will trip the generator
circuit breaker the moment the RMS value of the highest phase current
exceeds the preset set point after a period of time (Ti ) determined by
the degree of exceeding. Due to this inversely proportional release (
characteristic (see page 10) relay ^ can at the same time replace or act
as a supplement to the integrated short-circuit protection ( l » ) of the
generator circuit breaker.

RELAY COUPLINGS: For tripping of the generator circuit breaker relay coupling H is
recommended (normally energised).
For tripping of non-essential load relay coupling A should be applied
(normally de-energised).
OPERATING TIMES: Each contact function is provided with a time delay circuit with
"inversely proportional release characteristic", in practice implying
that the operating time of the relays is decreased as the exceeding of
the relevant set point is increased.
The time factor for relays 2 and 3 may be increased 5 times, which is
especially of importance for marine plants. (See page 10)

ORDER SPECIFICATIONS: Relay couplings as well as time factors can be specified by order (see
pages 6 - 7 ) , however, the GEPIMAX is as STANDARD supplied with all three
relays in coupling H and with time factor "x 1". It is, though, possible
to change the relay couplings and the time factors later on by moving (
certain jumpers (see page 1 6 ) .
 APPLICATION OF THE 2 OUTPUTS
INDICATION OF KW: A moving coil instrument (Rj lOkfi ) with mechanical zero at OkW can be
(Pout) connected to Pg^j. to indicate the generator load.
For calculation of the scale/meas. range of the instrument: See p. 5-7.
NOTE: Max. distance between GEPIMAX-1N/-:1R and instrument: 20 m.

LOAD SHARING: NOTE: ONLY types GEPIMAX-3NGS/-3RGS with galvanically separated outputs.
(Pout) If P„out is connected to the OEIF Diesel Generator Ccntroller, TRANSAL
type DGC-IT -29A-19A, this controller will "in conjunction with a fre-
quency converter type FC-5, common to all t'he generators, control the
pilot motor of the speed governor of the engine in question. This
implies that load sharing of generators running in parallel can be
carried out in isochronous, speed droop or constant power mode.
The generator(s) may furthermore run in parallel with the mains or with
a shaft generator in the following modes:-
- constant power
- base load
- topping-up
For detailed information about these modes: See Catalogue No. 8.3.

TRIPPING If both relay 2 and 3 are applied for tripping of the generator circuit
OF NON-ESSENTIAL LOAD breaker, a TRANSAL controller provided with one or two contact functions
< • (Pout/^out' can be connected to Ig^^Cas shown on page 15), or be connected to Pg^^.
if the power (kW) exceeds a preset limit.
APPLY: TRANSAL type DC-2T -13A(-13A), scale: 0-125X
input: 0-lOV (Ri: 10kJ}) for tripping at too high power (kW)
input: 0-2.5V (Ri: lOkfi) for tripping at too high current

AUTOMATIC START/STOP: A TRANSAL controller provided with two contact functions connected
(Pout/I out) either to PQ^J. or to Ig^^ is applicable for START/STOP of the next
STAND-BY generator. However, especially for more than two generators it
is highly recommended that the START/STOP function is determined by the
available power (see Catalogue No. 12.1).
APPLY: TRANSAL type DC-2T -23A-13A, scale: 0-125X
input: 0-lOV (R^: 10kJ2) at power control
input: 0-2.5V (Rj: lOkJJ) at current control

INDICATION OF CURRENT: A moving coil instrument (Ri^lOkfl ) connected to Ig^j. will indicate the
highest of the three phase currents even though only two external
current transformers are applied (see page 1 5 ) .
lout :• 0-lOV % 0-500%.

STANDARD calibration:
2V DC = 100%"^ CT ratio x position of current jumper.

RANGE BOX calibration:

2V DC = 100%"^ Ip of the generator

If the instrument is equipped with a scaling corresponding to 0-250% of

If. it will thus still give a correct indication when moving iron
instruments will have reached their saturation point.

TEST OF R2 AND R3: It may in practice during a load test be difficult to obtain suffi-
ciently high overcurrents to test the set points and the reaction times
of the contacts at the actual current level. High overcurrents can be
simulated by connecting a 0 to lOV DC power source to Ig^^ .
However, it may be necessary to change the function selector for R2
temporarily to position "I>" to carry out the test for R2 as well.

TEST OF RI: Reverse power can likewise be simulated by connecting a 0 to T'•V DC

power source to P . .
out
CALIBRATION
Itie scales of the GEPIHAX are graduated in Z, however, 100% refers to different values, determined
by the applied type of calibration.

STANDARD CALIBRATION By meins of the built-in jumpers for voltage and current and the ratio
of tht- external instrument transformers the GEPIMAX can be adapted to
any si:<.' of generators, however, the set points of the GEPIMAX should
be ca'.cjlated aioording to the below table.

Function A A selector
-•sz a. —
Mtat. voltag* Pout • IVDC «t 1M% ( 4 - « - i e V 0 C )
TABLE 1
Positioned on the scale ]>1W-4U-4UV 4HW SMW 2MIW 2SMW
]i2n-2n-2wv 2MW ZHW 1IHW 11MW
plate of the GEPIMAX mw 12SW t2SW
CALIBRATION:
wriMn inifiQ !»«% Currwl STANDARD
calibration
i o m p f * onlY. loul • 2V0C I t H « % ( » - l l V O C )

The -rated values refer to the calibration of the GEPIMAX, i.e. to the
secondary of the external instrument transformers.

EXAMPLE: Typ. generator spec. 3 X 380V - 287I<VA - power factor = 0.8 (- « 6 A )

V r = 380V
Pp = kVAr X PF 287 X 0.8 = 229.6kW
Ii = kVAp 1000 = 287 X 1000 = 436A (if not specified)
/T'x V /l~x 380

C.T. RATIO: The selection of current transformers is not critical, however, in order
to obtain highest possible reading accuracy of the GEPIMAX, the kW meter
as well as of the ammeter, the following method of calculation is
recommended:-
The ratio should be selected to ensure that accurate read-out of kW as
well as current is possible at least 125% load at a power factor value
_^ [Link] an accurate reading of currents higher than the rated secondary
current (lA or 5A) is not possible for moving iron instruments, the
nearest rated primary current higher than 125% of Ip is selected.
125% of Ip = 436A X 125/100 = 545A
Nearest higher standard rated primary current is 600A. If a 600/5A CT is
selected, the secondary current will at Ip be: 436 x 5/600 = 3.63A.

CURRENT/POWER CALIBRATION: Nearest higher secondary current range is 4A, the corresponding second-
ary power range for 3 x 380V being 2000W. The calibration jumpers are
set to the "H" and the "4A" position respectively. On the primary side
of the current transformers this corresponds to:-
PjOo = 2kW X 600 240kW; PjQQ = 100% (on kW scales) and P 8V DC.
out
I 100 = '^A X 600 = 480A; IjoQ = 100^ (on Amp scales) and Igy^ = 2V DC.
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ORDER SPECIFICATIONS
GEPIMAX-3 with STANDARD calibration, relay coupling: H-H-H, time factor: x 1 (see page 4)

SCALE OF THE KW METER: STANDARD SCALE RANGES: 1 - 1 . 2 - 1 . 5 - 2 - 2 . 5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 . 5 - 8

and multiples of 10 and 100 hereof.
If reading of 125% of Pp = 229.6 x 125/100 = 287kW is required, "300kW"
is selected as the nearest higher standard range (+Pps ) •
If reading of reverse power is required, the negative standard range
(•fPpj) being 20% of +Pps is selected, i.e. "-60kW".

MEAS. RANGE OF THE KW METER: At 300kW Pg^t = 8 x +Pps = 8 x 300 = lOV DC

100 240

At T60kW Pout = 8 X_+PFS_= 8 x T 6 0 = T 2 V DC

PlOO 240
ORDER SPECIFICATIONS
D« ( t y p e , see C a t . No. 1 ) , 60-0-300kW corresponding to 2-0-lOV DC, red l i n e at 229.6kW
 SET POINTS OF THE GEPIMAX: A generator circuit breaker is typically tripped at:

"Reverse power" a t ^ 1 0 ^ of Pp SPl = Pr X 10 = 229.6 x -10 = f 9.5°^

PlOO 240
"Overload" a t 115!S of P^ SP2 = Pr x 115 = 229.6 x 115 = 110%
PlOO 240
"Overcurrent" at 115^ of V SP3 = V X 115 = 436 x 115 = 104%
480
SET POINTS OF THE DGC-1: 50-100% - main s c a l e : SP
noo
= Pp X 100 = 229.6 X 100 = 9 5 . 7 %
PlOO
RANGE BOX CALIBRATION By means of the built-in range box plus the ratio of the external
instrument transformers it is possible to adapt the GEPIHAX perfectly to
any size of generators implying that th-e set points of the GEPIMAX
can be set direct in % of the rated load/current of the generator.

Range box no
LABEL POSITIONED Voltage (VT-ratio)
ON THE RANGE BOX Current (CT-ratio)
Current =100%r2VDC
Power =100%=8VDC
%
NOTE: The stated values refer directly to the specifications of the generator,
i.e. to the primary side of the external instrument transformers.
The range box is placed in a standard calibrated GEPIHAX instead of the
jumpers for voltage and current selection, and the calibration of the
GEPIHAX is thus changed according to the data stated on the range box.
CHANGE OF FUNCTION SELECTOR POS.: Remove the range box from the unit.
EXAMPLE: (See example stated under "STANDARD CALIBRATION").

CURRENT TRANSFORMER RATIO: (See calculation stated under "STANDARD CALIBRATION")

CURRENT/POWER CALIBRATION: As the GEPIMAX by means of the range box is adapted directly to the
specifications of the generator and based on the applied instrument
transformers:-
PjOO = Pr = 229.6kW; Pjoo = 100^ (on kW scales) and PQU). = BV DC.
IjOO = Ir = '^^^l^; IlOO = 100^ (°" *""? scales) and l^^^ = 2V DC.

ORDER SPECIFICATIONS
GEPIHAX-3 - range box: 3 x 380V - 229.6kW - 436A - 600/5A - relay coupl: H-H-H - time factor: x 1
%
(See page 4)

SCALE OF THE KW METER: (See calculation stated under "STANDARD CALIBRATION")

HEAS. RANGE OF THE KW METER: At 300kW Pout = 8 X +P£s_= 8 x 300 = 10.45V DC

out 229.6

At T60kW Pgut = 8 x f P p s = 8 x -r 60 = T 2.09V DC

Pout 229.6
ORDER SPECIFICATIONS
1
or:
D« (type, see Cat. No. 1), 60-0-300kW, 2.1-0-10.45V DC, red line at 229.6kW

• 0. (type, see Cat. No. 1), 25-0-125%, 2-0-lOV DC text on scale: 100% = 229.6kW

SET POINTS OF THE GEPIMAX: The set points are set direct in % of Pf and Ip.

EXAMPLE: "Reverse power": SPl = T 1 0 %

"Overload": SP2 = 115%
ۥ "Overcurrent": SP3 = 1 1 5 %

SET POINTS OF THE DGC-1: 50-100% - main scale: SP = 100%.

 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD CALIBRATION
ACCURflCV: Class 0.5 at 2000W/2500W (DIN 43780)
(analogue output) Class 1.0 if the unit is recalibrated according to TABLE 1.

CALIBRATION: 1) Is determined by means of jumpers and based on the transformer ratio.

2) Refers to the secondary of the external current/voltage transformers.
3) 100% power: -x. 100% on scales graduated in kW. Pgyj. = 8V DC
100% power: 'v 100% on scales graduated in amps. I o u t = 2V DC

TABLE 1: MEASURING VOLTAGE (V^ ) 100% POWER

3 X 380V - 415V - 440V 400W 500W 2000H 2500W

3 X 220V - 230V - 240V 200W 250W lOOOW 1250W
3 X lOOV - llOV lOOW 125W 500W 625W
0.8A [Link] 4.0A 5.0A
100% CURRENT

MEASURING RANGE: 50-0-125% power and 0-500% current

^ 1 NGE BOX CALIBRATION

™ CCURACY: Class 0.5 when the range box is mounted in the original GEPIMAX.
Class 1.0 when the range box has been moved to another GEPIHAX.

CALIBRATION: 1) Is determined by the range box (see page 7 ) .

2) Refers to the primary of the external current/voltage transformers.
3) 100% generator power % 100% on scales graduated in kW. Pgut = ^V DC
100% generator current % 100% on scaled graduated in amps. lout = 2V DC

MEASURING RANGE; 50-0-125% generator power and 0-500% generator current.

COMMON SPECIFICATION
See TABLE 1. Burden: Approx. 3mA/phase.
MEASURING VOLTAGE ( V ^ ) :
Vf,±20%, 0-120% Vp with separate auxiliary voltage.
RANGE OF OPERATION:
108 - 230 - 410V ± 2 9 % V^, ± 2 0 % . Consumption: Approx. 7VA.
AUXILIARY VOLTAGE:
Of no importance if the crest factor is not exceeded (RMS measurement).
• | V E FORM:
Max. 4 at sinusoidal currents. Max. 5.6 for square currents.
CREST FACTOR:
Burden: Approx. 0.3VA/phase.
MEASURING CURRENT:
Non-linearity: 0-250%: < 0 . 2 % (Pout) 0-500%: < 1 . 0 % (lout)-

OVERVOLTAGE: 120% continuously. 200% for 10 sees.

OVERCURRENT: 20A continuously. 75A for 10 sees. 300A for 1 sec.

FREQUENCY: 40-70HZ or 300-500Hz. Error: < 0 . 1 % . (To be specified by order)

OUTPUT
POWER (P^^t ): 50-0-125% -v- 4-O-lOV DC (100% = 8V)
CURRENT (I,,t) 0 - 500% '^. 0 - lOV DC (100% = 2V)
RIPPLE: Max. 1%.
BURDENS ( R L ) : Pout=^2.5kn. Ipy).: >^5kJ5. Error:< 0.1% at maximum A R L .
OVERLOAD: Short-circuit protected, continuously. Max. 13V at overload of AC input.
RESPONSE TIMES Approx. 200ms (time factors).
INDICATION: Max. distance between GEPIMAX-3N/3R and indicating instruments: 20m
Max. distance between GEPIHAX-3NGS/3RGS and indicating instruments: 500m
The meas. range/scaling of the instr. is adapted accordingly (see p.6-7)
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 RELAY OUTPUTS
COUPLING: "A" (normally de-energised) or "H" (normally energised). See TABLE 2.

CONTACTS: 1 changeover switch/relay.

LOADS: Max. 250V - 5A - 1250VA (AC)

Max. 250V - 2A - SOW (DC). Hin. 5V - :mA (DC)
At 8 X lO'* operations and resistive load.

TABLE 2: RELAY FUNCTION SIGN SET SET RELAY TIME ymax

No. POINT POINT COUPLING FACTOR
RANGE ACCURACY A/H
1 REVERSE POWER -P < 20-0 0.7^ MIN. H* (A) X 1 -50%

2 OVERLOAD* P > 25-125X 1.5% MAX. H* (A) X 1* (x 5) 300%

(OVERCURRENT) I > 25-125X 1.5% MAX. H (A) X 1* (x 5) 300%
3 OVERCURRENT I > 25-125% 1.5% MAX. H* (A) X 1* (x 5) 300%

SEE
NOTE A 8 C D E F
*) STANDARD, if not otherwise specified by order.
A) The function of Relay 2 is selected by means of the function selector
B) When a set point is reached, the relevant LED will be illuminated
%
(half intensity).
C) To be added to the accuracy of the analogue output (See page 8)
D ) Relay coupling can be changed by means of jumpers (See page 16)
E) Time factor can be changed by means of jumpers (See page 16)
F) Max. decrease factor for the operating time "T" (See page 10)

TIME SETTING ( T ^ ) : Scale: 0-20 sees for each relay.

OPERATING TIME (T) (Tolerance: ±10^) The operating time is determined by "y", i.e. the
percentage by which the input exceeds set point ( 0 % ) , resulting in an
inversely proportional release characteristic (see page 1 0 ) . After the
time "T" the LEO in question will be illuminated (full intensity) and
the relay will change position.

GENERAL
+ 25°C to +70''C, working.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: *i*OX to +70°C, storage.
%
Typically 0.1 %, max. 0.2 %/10 C: Input/output.
TEMPERAlURE DRIFT: Typically 0.15%, max. 0.25%/10 C: Input/set points.

Between measuring voltage and output - types -N/-R: None.

GALVANIC SEPARATION: types -NGS/-RGS: 2kV-50Hz-l min.
Between P^^^ and Igy^: None.
Between current input/aux. volt./output/relay outputs: 2kV-50Hz-l min.

CLIMATE: Class H S E according to DIN 40040.

TRANSIENT PROTECTION: Class 3, according to SEN 361503/77 and lEC 255-4/76.

VHF/UHF TEST: Tested for interference from VHF/UHF transmitters (walkie-talkies)

MATERIALS: Self-extinguishing, according to UL94-V0.

CONNECTIONS:

c
Max. 2.5mm , multi-stranded. Max. 4mra , single-stranded.

PROTECTION: Types -N/-NGS: Case: IP53, Terminals: IPOO. Types -R/-RGS: IPOO.
According to DIN 40050 and lEC Publ. 529/76.
 ADJUSTMENT OF THE GEPIMAX
SET POINTS: For calculation of set points: See pages 6-7.
(SPl - SP2 - SP3l When a set point is reached, the corresponding LED will be illuminated
(half intensity).

TIME ADJUSTMENTS: Scales: 2-20 sees.

(T cl - 'c2 Vl)
TIME FACTORS: TF = 1, standard, for Rl - R2 - R3
TF = 5, possible, for R2 - R3 by moving jumpers (See page 16)

OPERATING TIMES: The operating time (T) is the period of time from exceeding of a set
(Tl - T2 - T3) point to transmission of the release signal to the (generator) circuit
breaker. T is determined by^.-
1) The setting on the T^, scale (T^.)
2) The exceeding of the set point (y%)
3) The time factor (TF)
After the time "T" the intensity of the LEO in question is increased to
full intensity and the relevant relay changes position.
The oprerating times can be calculated on the basis of the below formular
or be read from the curves, see pages 13 and 14.
NOTE: The calculations are based on a sudden change of the power and/or the
current, with the set point of the relevant relay function as 0%.

TIME FACTOR = 1: TF = 1 is applied for all typical generator plants, ensuring optimum
protection of the supervised machinery.
T Tcx or T,c = T x y i— a t'y _< y 'max
y 10

^max = 50^ iFor Rl

^ax ° •^°°^ ^°^ ^^ ^""^ '^•^•

EXAMPLE 1: SP2 . 115X, The power is increased to H 0 % (y = 25X)

T2 = 5 sees is required. T2 = 5 X £5 = 12.5 sees.
10

EXAMPLE 2: SP2 115^. The power is increased to 120^ (y 5%)

Tc2 12.5 sees. T2 = 12.5 X \0_ = 25 sees.
5

NOTE: Shortest achievable operating time for all 3 relay functions: Appr.I sec

IP^ME FACTOR = 5: TF = 5 is mainly applied for marine plants. For this type of plants it
is vital that the time suffices to start up and connect the next STAND-
BY generator to deload the overloaded generator in order to avoid a
black out. If Tc2 and T^T is set to 20 sees, 40 sees, can be obtained
for start up of the STAND-BY generator at a 2b% exceeding of SP2 and/or
SP3. At exeeedings greater than 25^, the operating time for R2 and R3 is
decreased by the square of y.
T = Tc X 50 or Tc = T x y_ at y < 25%.
y 50 ~
T = Tc X 1250 + 0.5 or TQ = (T -0.5) x _ £ _ at < 25 y <300%.
f 1250 ~

EXAMPLE 3: SP3 = 115%. The current is increased to 140% (y = 25%)

T3 = 30 sees, is required. T^i = 30 x 25 = 15 sees.
50

EXAMPLE 4: SP3 = 115%. The current is increased to 300% (y = 185%)

15 sees. T3 = 15 X 1250 + 0.5 = 1 see.
185' (

NOTF- Shortest achievable operating time for all 3 relay functions: Appr.I see

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 TESTING PROCEDURE
To ensure that the GEPIHAX-^ functions exactly as intended the below items should be checked before
the final functional test is carried out.

1) CONNECTIONS
DIAGRAM: See page 15.

2) C.T. RATIO AND CURRENT/POWER CALIBRATION

a. STANDARD CALIBRATION: See page 6.
b. RANGE SOX CALIBRATION: See label on the range box.
NOTE: Incorrect use of the jumpers for current/voltage will not result in
damage to the GEPIHAX-1.

3) TERMINALS FOR AUXILIARY VOLTAGE

DIAGRAM: See page 15.
NOTE: Connection of a too high voltage to transformer terminals may result in
overheating of/damage to the auxiliary supply of the GEPIMAX-.l.

4) A/H RELAY COUPLINGS

APPLICATION: See page 4.
TYPES -N AND -NGS: See label on top of the case.
TYPES -R AND -RGS: See label inside the front plate of the 19" rack module.
CHANGE OF RELAY COUPLINGS:See page 16 - Fig. ?..
% ABBREVIATIONS: "A" = Normally de-energised. "H" = Normally energised.
AMENDMENT OF LABEL: Carried out by means of a speed marker.
NOTE: Relays in coupling H: The release function of the relays should remain
blocked at starting-up till the auxiliary voltage has reached min. 80%
of \lr and the relays of the GEPIMAX-1 are energised.

5) RELAY CONTACTS
CONNECTIONS: See page 16 - Fig. 4.
LOAD: See page 9.

6) FUNCTION SELECTOR FOR R2

APPLICATION: See pages 3 and 4.
CHANGE OF POSITION: See page 16.

7) SET POINTS OF THE GEPIMAX AND OF THE DGC-1

a. STANDARD CALIBRATION: See page 7 (top).
b. RANGE BOX CALIBRATION: See page 7 (bottom).

8) TIME SETTINGS
% APPLICATION: See page 10.

9) TIME FACTORS
TYPES -N AND -NGS: See label on top of the case.
TYPES -R AND -RGS: See label inside the front plate of the 19" rack module.
CHANGE OF TIME FACTORS: See page 16. fig 5.
AMENDMENT OF LABEL: Carried out by means of a speed marker.
NOTE: For tripping of the generator circuit breaker coupling H is recommended.
If TF = 5 is applied for R2 and/or (C. in connection with selective
short-circuit protection, relays in coupling H should release the gener-
ator circuit breaker through a time delayed (1 sec.) zero voltage relay.
This is to prevent immediate tripping of the generator circuit breaker
if the auxiliary supply of the GEPIHAX - normally the generator voltage
- should drop to a value less than 20% of Vp in case of short-circuit.

10) OPERATING TIMES ^_^_______

CALCULATION: As shown on page 10 or the operating times can be read from the curves

c on pages H and K . T h e calculation examples Nos. i - 2 - 2 shown on page

10 have been added to the curves by way of explanation of the graphs.

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 11) start up the generator or simulate the generator voltage.

12) When the three phase currents are zero, Pg^j. and 1^^^ should be zero as well, and at normal
setting of the set points none of the three LEOs should be illuminated.

13) Load the generator or simulate generator load on either the primary or the secondary side of the
external current transformers.

H ) It is possible to check Pg^j. at an accuracy of approx. ± 5 ^ and Ig^^ at an accuracy of approx.±2%

by measuring the voltages, currents and the power factor (sinusoidal waveform).

15) If Pgut is less than the calculated value or is negative, check the following items:-{See page 15)

a. Phase sequence (R S T)

b. Phase accordance between voltage and current circuits (VR - Ip, Vg - I5 , Vj - ly)

c. Current/power direction (K - L and k - 1) for all three phases.

16) Check of set points: See Item 7.
Check of operating times: See Item 10.

1^ Set points and operating times can be checked by applying the following methods:-

a. By changing the power and current inputs.

b. By simulating change of the power and current inputs (Compare with Fig. 2, page 3 ) ,
- Test of RI: Connect 0- 4V DC to Pout with inverse polarity.
- Test of R2 + R3: Connect 0-lOV DC to lout-
In order to test R2 it may be necessary to set the function selector temporarily to pos. "I>".

c. By changing the set points at a constant power/current input.

METHOD A -f B (CHANGE OF INPUT)

1. Set Tg to 2 [Link].
2. Increase the input slowly until the relevant LEO at the set point is illuminated (half intensity)
3 Reduce the input slowly until the LED is switched off again. g
4. Set Tc to the required value on the T^ scale. \
B Increase the input quickly to a value y% above the set point.
6. After the operating time (T) the LED will be illuminated (full intensity) and the relay will
change position. (Tolerance: ±10^).

If other combinations of T^ and T are to be checked: Repeat Items 3 to 6.

METHOD C (CHANGE OF SET POINTS)

1. Set T(. to 2 sees.

2. Reduce the set point slowly until the relevant LED is illuminated (half intensity).
(I.e. when set point -input)
3. Increase the set point slowly until the LED is switched off again.
k. Set TQ to the required value on the Tj scale.
5. Reduce the set point quickly to a value y% below the set point.
6. After the operating time (T) the LED will be illuminated (full intensity) and the relay will £
change position. (Tolerance: ± 1 0 ^ ) . V

If other combinations of Tg and T are to be checked: Repeat Items 3 to 6.

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TYPICAL SETTINGS OF THE GEPIMAX-3

It is not possible to state any general values concerning the settings of the GEPIMAX-.3, as these
in each individual case will depend on the load curves and the data supplied by the manufacturers
of the motor/turbine and generator.

However, the values stated on page U are empirically often applied.

NOTE: In the schedule 1 0 0 % power and current = Pp and Ip of the generator.

c At STANDARD calibration correction of the set points is required - see page 7, top.
At RANCiF BOX calibration correction of the set points is not required - see page 7, bottom.

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FUNCTION AT TRIPPING OF TP< P> 1>
GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
• _______^ SETTING SPl TCI TF SP2 TC2 TF SP3 TCI TF
APPLICATION % SECS. X % SECS. X % SECS. X
SHORE PLANTS DIESEL GENERATORS 10 5 (1) 100 15 1 100 15 1
TURBINE GENERATORS 3-5 10 (1) 100 10 1 100 10 1
MARINE PLANTS DIESEL GENERATORS 10 5 (1) 115 20 1 115 20 1
TURBINE GENERATORS .1-5 10 (1) 115 20 1 115 20 1
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TYPES -N/-NGS TYPES -R/-RGS

1) Unscrew the 2 outer screws in the scale The A/H coupl mg selectors are imnedi ately
plate housing the T^. potentiometers. accessible on the upper P.C B.
2) Pull out the plug-in unit by pulling the T^.
knobs.
3) Pull out the upper P.C.B. See Fig. 3.
The A/H selectors are now accessible.
Connection of relay contacts: See Fig. 4. Connection of r e l ay contacts : See Figs. 4 + 6

TIME SETTING SELECTOR X 1/X 5 GEPIMAX-3R/-3RGS

Measuring voltage

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FUNCTION SELECTOR
ALL TYPES: ALL TYPES:
1) Unscrew the 2 outer screws in the scale STANDARD calibration:
plate housing the Tc potentiometers. The function selector is immediately access-
2) Pull out the plug-in unit by pulling the T^ ible.
knobs. If RANGE BOX is mounted:
Time factor selectors for R2/R3: See Fig.S. Pull out this first.

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IPF Inversely Proportional release characteristic

with minimum release time:
T C I , TC2 x T F o r T C 3 x TF

FUNCTION SELECTOR FOR R2 P > OR I >

ALL TYPES: ALL TYPES:

1) Unscrew the 2 outer screws in the scale plate 1) Unscrew the 2 outer screws in the scale plate

im housing the TC potanllomotors. housing the % polontiomolors.

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Types w i t h ranges box unscrew the 2 outer NB. X 5 ONLY POSSIBLE FOR R2 AND R3 NB. COMMON FOR ALL RELAYS
screws in the range box and find the jumper
below there

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