VE.Net Generator Module (VGM)
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1. 2 Installation of your VGM 2 1 eg dc er 4 22 Wiring DOr esirgeme aaide ataata apidae 5 3 Using your VE Net Generator Module 3 1 Quick status line EN Eege ele 39 3 Generator monitoring AE 34 Generator logging 4 4 1 Generator alarms 4 2 Generator zT 4 2 1 Magnetic pickup calibration essen nnne Appendix 1 Wiring diagrams for selected 14 1 Introduction 1 1 The VE Net Generator Module VGM The VE Net Generator Module is designed to work in conjunction with the standard control system of your generator to allow networked control and monitoring of the generator The VGM provides detailed monitoring and control facilities including an auto start function which allows you to send a single instruction to start the generator The VGM will automatically carry out the correct process of pre heat and cranking in order to start the generator 1 2 Introduction to VE Net VE Net stands for Victron Energy Network It allows all VE Net compatible devices to communicate with each other This means that the charger for example can get information from the battery monitor to optimize the charge current It is possible to control and monitor all your VE Net devices from a single VE Net compatible control panel This saves space and allows y2. D C The VGM can be powered from either the starter battery or the domestic battery however it is recommended that the domestic battery be used as even in standby the VGM consumes a small amount of power If the VGM is powered from the starter battery connect 2 and 3 together Figure 2 3 shows how to wire the VGM for most generators More specific wiring diagrams for some generators can be found in Appendix 1 Once the generator has been wired up connect the VPN with the UTP cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 0020000000000000000 Battery negative Stop relay contacts Supply battery positive 8 35V Preheat relay Starter battery positive contacts Start push switch L Magnetic pickup Stop push switch L Engine coolant temperature sender Start stop toggle switch Oil pressure sender Battery negative Figure 2 3 D C wiring 5 3 Using your VE Net Generator Module The main method of control and configuration for the VGM is provided through the VPN To Switch on the panel hold Enter for 2 seconds When the panel has started the list of connected VE Net devices will be displayed If there are other VE Net devices connected it may be necessary to press Y until the VGM is displayed 3 1 Quick status line When viewing the VGM entry in the device list you can also see the quick status line This line gives you a brief summary of the current generator
3. the generator drops alarm enabled below 9096 of the nominal engine speed Over speed Generates an alarm if pre alarm off pre alarm enabled the generator rises over 110 of the nominal engine speed alarm enabled pre shutdown enabled Service due 25hr Generates an alarm 25 hours before the next service is due alarm disabled alarm enabled alarm enabled 4 2 Generator setup This menu contains all of the generator specific settings It is important to ensure that these setting reflect the characteristics of the generator Note Values for the alarm set points will only be used if the corresponding alarm is enabled see chapter 4 1 Generator alarms Gen setup menu Menu item Description Range Step Default size value Generator The type of generator that is Northern Lights N A Northern type connected This determines the standard Lights start up and shutdown Northern L AS procedures Configurations for Northern Lights other generator types are auto start available on request Vetus Westerbeke Kohler small Kohler large Mase Fischer Panda Gen nom The nominal A C output voltage 110V 230V N A 230V voltage of the generator Gen The nominal output frequency 2 1500rpm N A 50Hz frequency and engine speed for the 50Hz 3000rpm 1500rpm
4. stop control of the generator the VGM also monitors the generator to make sure that it is operating correctly The VGM can be configured to generate an alarm if the generator is not operating within desired parameters see chapter 4 1 Generator alarms Gen monitoring menu Menu item Description Units Session run The amount of time that has elapsed since the generator Hours and time was last started minutes Coolant temp The temperature of the generator coolant Note this facility is not supported by all generators Degrees Celsius Oil pressure The oil pressure of the generator Note this facility is Pounds per not supported by all generators square inch AC voltage The A C output voltage of the generator Volts AC amperage The generator load current Amperes AC frequency The frequency of the generator output Hertz AC kilowatts The current power output of the generator This is Kilowatts calculated from the voltage and current readings Battery voltage The voltage of the starter battery Volts Engine speed The generator engine speed By default this value is calculated from the measured A C frequency However if a magnetic pickup is installed and calibrated then the pickup will be used for the calculation instead see chapter 4 2 1 Magnetic pickup calibration Revolutions per minute Average load The average load on the generator since it was last Percent Switch
5. user and install Once configuration is complete it is recommended that the VPN access level be set to user For more information on access levels refer to the VPN user manual 4 1 Generator alarms The VGM can be configured to generate an alarm if a problem occurs with the generator It is also possible to have the VGM automatically stop the generator when certain faults are detected The actions available for each individual alarm depend on the parameter being monitored Table 4 1 describes the available alarm actions Description Action taken when alarm condition occurs pre alarm off None pre alarm on Alarm sent to VPN and VGM fault light illuminates pre shutdown on Alarm sent to VPN VGM fault light illuminated and generator stopped alarm disabled None alarm enabled Alarm sent to VPN and VGM fault light illuminates shutdown enabled Alarm sent to VPN VGM fault light illuminates and the generator stopped Table 4 1 Alarm options Note Most generators have preset shutdown levels for certain types of fault The alarms for these faults use the pre alarm on and pre shutdown on options When using these alarms the alarm thresholds should be configured so that the VGM recognises the alarm conditions before the generator does This is because many generators will not identify the cause of an automatic shutdown so by allowing the VGM to detect the fault first the cause can be determined later by lookin
6. 10 60Hz 1800rpm 60Hz 3600rpm Gen The maximum continuous A C 1 200A 1 20 output current of the generator OP alarm The set point for the oil pressure 0 70PSI 1PSI 20PSI point alarm WT alarm The set point for the coolant 50 100 C 1 90 temperature alarm Underload The level below which a 0 100 196 4096 96 sustained load current should trigger an underload alarm Underload The amount of time the output 1 200 minutes 1 minute 30 minutes period current must be below the underload threshold before an underload alarm is generated Overload The set point for the generator 1 10095 196 90 overload pre alarm Warm up The amount of time to wait after 1 100 seconds 1 5 seconds period starting the generator before the Second load shedding contactor is closed Cool down The amount of time to wait after 9 300 seconds 10 10 seconds period opening the load shedding seconds contactor before stopping the generator Service The number of hours of use 50 500 hours 10 hours 200 hours interval before the generator requires servicing Crank The engine speed at which the 400 1000 rpm 10 rpm 500 rpm disconnect starter motor should be disconnected when starting the generator Preheat for The amount of time to preheat 1 60 seconds 1 5 seconds prior to cranking
7. VE Net Generator Module VGM USER MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL energy My Copyrights 2007 Victron Energy All Rights Reserved This publication or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form by any method for any purpose For conditions of use and permission to use this manual for publication in other than the English language contact Victron Energy B V VICTRON ENERGY B V MAKES NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AND MAKES SUCH VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN AS 15 BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL VICTRON ENERGY B V BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO VICTRON ENERGY B V REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HERE IN Victron Energy B V reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future 1 eidele Hiere 1 1 VE Net Generator Module 1 2 Introduction to VE Net
8. complete The number of flywheel teeth detected can be seen in the Flywheel teeth property If there was a problem reading the magnetic pickup during calibration the Calib mag pickup property will momentarily read Calib Error Check the magnetic pickup connections and try again 13 Appendix 1 Wiring diagrams for selected generators Fischer Panda spejuoo yeaysid SEO pels 351211020 jeny uos doisjueis r Yms dois r Yms usnd pes ayes Age 8 Aseyeq Addne SL vL CL LL OL 6 8 2 9 8 v 14 Masse 153 5 156 0 1 2 554 5767 8 9 10 H 1 15 14 15 16 qw Stop relay Battery negative contacts Supply battery positive 8 35V Start relay contacts Starter battery positive Start push switch L Auxiliary relay Stop push switch L contacts Start stop toggle switch Magnetic pickup if available Battery negative Auxiliary relay contact is normally open When the generator is preheating and running auxiliary contact will be closed 15 Masse 6 5 or 7 6 3263uo2 ueiixne Buruuni pue Bun
9. ctor in the A C sensor box 2 Wait for the cool down period 3 Close the stop relay for one second When the is instructed to stop the generator either by using the VPN or pressing the generator stop button it automatically carries out this procedure without requiring any further 6 action from the user The purpose of the first two steps are both to make sure the load only receives a clean AC signal and to allow the generator to gradually slow down before being stopped This is particularly important for air cooled generators Gen control menu Menu item Description Range Step Default value size Gen control Use this option to perform the start N A Depends on displayed action stop the current generator status Delayed This option determines how long to 0 500 10 0 minutes stop wait after the stop command is minutes minutes issued before the generator is actually stopped This can be useful to allow the generator to run unattended for a period of time For example to charge batteries or allow laundry to finish Load shed This option allows the normal yes N A Depends on behaviour of the load shedding relay to no the current be overridden This can be useful if it generator is necessary to bring the generator status online before the warm up period is complete or to bring the generator offline without stopping it 3 3 Generator monitoring In addition to start and
10. ed on Current load The current load on the generator Percent 7 Next service due The time remaining before the generator needs to be serviced Hours and minutes 3 4 Generator logging The generator logging menu records information about the overall usage of the generator This can be useful for determining the health of the generator Gen log menu Menu item Description Units Total run time The total amount of time the generator has been running since Hours and the VGM was installed minutes Number of The number of times the generator has been started since the None starts VGM was installed Average load The average load on the generator since the VGM was installed Percent Last alarm 1st The last alarm type that occurred N A Last alarm 2nd The second to last alarm type that occurred N A Last alarm 3rd The third from last alarm type that occurred N A Num services The number of services this generator has had during its life None Service interval Use this option when the generator is serviced to reset the N A Service interval and update the number of services 4 Setup The VGM is designed to be highly configurable in order to meet the requirements for a wide range of applications The following sections describe the available options and how to use them correctly In order to access the setup menus it is necessary to set the VPN access level to
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12. g at the last alarm properties in the gen log menu see chapter 3 4 Generator logging For information on changing the alarm thresholds refer to chapter 4 2 Generator setup Gen alarms menu Menu item Description Supported options Default value Oil pressure Generates an alarm if pre alarm off pre pre alarm off the oil pressure is too alarm on pre low Note do not shutdown on enable this alarm unless an oil pressure sender is connected Coolant temp Generates an alarm if pre alarm off pre pre alarm off the coolant alarm on pre temperature is too shutdown on high Note do not enable this alarm unless a temperature sender is connected Generator overload Generates an alarm if pre alarm off pre pre alarm on the generator load alarm on goes over 100 Loss of AC power Generates an alarm if the AC voltage drops below the specified value alarm disabled alarm enabled shutdown enabled alarm enabled Gen failure Generates an alarm if multiple failures are detected alarm disabled alarm enabled alarm enabled Gen underload Generates an alarm if the generator has been running at less than the specified load for more than the specified duration pre alarm off pre alarm on pre shutdown on pre alarm off Under speed Generates an alarm if alarm disabled alarm enabled
13. ou to control all your devices from one place A VE Net consists of a VE Net panel VPN and one or more other VE Net devices such as the VE Net Tank Sensor or VE Net Battery Controller 2 Installation of your VGM To install your generator module you will need VE Net Generator Module supplied A C sensor box with 20 amp load shed contactor supplied 2 meter RJ11 cable supplied VE Net panel Standard straight UTP cable 2 1 Wiring A C Single phase generators rated up to 20A approximately 5 7kW 9 230V and 3 0kW 120V can use the supplied load shed contactor built into the AC sensor box use Figure 2 1 A C sensor box using the internal contactor RJ11 to VE Net module RJ11 cable to 8 DER VENET module Input from 12 24 VDC Generator Contactor 5 3 em 7 Figure 2 1 sensor box using the internal contactor Single phase generators rated up to 100A approximately 23kW 9 230V and 12 0kW 120V have to fit an external load shed contactor but can still use the standard sensor box for monitoring of voltage frequency and current use Figure 2 2 A C sensor box using an external contactor 5 GR RJ11 cable to VE NET module Input from Generator Contactor E Sl HE If using higher current capacity external move jumper and connect coil to terminal blocks Figure 2 2 A C sensor box using an external contactor 2 2 Wiring
14. second Start retries The number of times the VGM 0 10 1 3 should attempt to start the generator if the initial attempt fails This is important for marine sets with wet exhausts as excessive cranking can fill the exhaust and the engine with sea water Enable Enables or disables the switch no yes N A yes switch in inputs for controlling the generator If for example the start stop switch is connected to a Phoenix Multi or other device capable of automatically starting the generator it may be desirable to set this option to no at night to prevent the generator from starting and waking everybogy Magnetic Indicates whether or not a not connected N A not pickup magnetic pickup is connected If connected connected 11 connected the pickup will be used to calculate the engine speed otherwise the speed will be estimated based on the frequency of the output voltage Note if you connect a pickup it must also be calibrated See chapter 4 2 1 Magnetic pickup calibration Calib mag This option is used to calibrate N A N A N A pickup the magnetic pickup See chapter 4 2 1 Magnetic pickup calibration Flywheel Specifies the number of teeth 0 250 1 0 teeth the flywheel This value is used for the engine speed calculation when a magnetic pickup is connected See chapter 4 2 1 Magnetic pickup calibration Device The name of the VGM This Gen Con
15. status At the quick status line you can press Enter to enter the VGM menu You can then use Y and buttons to view the different menu items and Enter to enter sub menus and change options Please refer to the VPN manual for more information on navigating VE Net menus 3 2 Generator control The following procedure is used for starting a generator note the exact procedure will vary depending on the type of generator you are using For more information please refer to chapter 4 2 Generator setup Close the pre heat relay Wait for pre heat to complete Close the start relay Wait for the generator output to stabilise Open the pre heat relay Open the start relay D gri c mo When the VGM is instructed to start the generator either by using the VPN or pressing the generator start button it automatically carries out this procedure without requiring any further action from the user The VGM also carries out two further steps 7 Wait for the warm up period 8 Close the load shedding contactor A C sensor box These final steps allow the generator to reach full speed before the load is connected and make sure that the load only receives a clean A C signal The procedure for stopping a generator is as follows note the exact procedure will vary depending on the type of generator you are using for more information please refer to chapter 4 2 Generator setup 1 Open the load shedding conta
16. troller N A N A name name will appear in the device list of the VPN with the quick status line Changes to this property will not take effect until the VPN is restarted Device Displays the VE Net device N A N A N A address address for this unit Every VE Net device has a unique address Software The version of the software in N A N A N A version the VGM 4 2 1 Magnetic pickup calibration If the generator has a magnetic pickup installed the output can be connected to the VGM enabling the engine speed to be measured The pickup generates a pulse every time a flywheel tooth passes it If the number of teeth is known the engine speed can be calculated based on the frequency of the pulses received from the pickup Although the number of teeth can be entered manually it is much simpler to allow the VGM to determine this using the magnetic pickup calibration procedure The calibration procedure is as follows Step 1 Connect up the generator controller see chapter 2 Installation of your VGM Step 2 Set the Gen frequency property to the correct value Step 3 Set the Magnetic pickup property to connected Step 4 Manually start the generator and run it with a steady load or no load 12 Step 5 Once the generator is stable go to the Calib mag pickup menu and press Enter Step 6 The text on the second line will momentarily read Calib Complete The calibration procedure is now
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