USER MANUAL Whisper Power Center Quick Settings Guide Art.nr. 40200886 WHISPER POWER BV Kelvinlaan 82 9207 JB Drachten Netherlands Tel.: +31-512-571550 Fax.: +31-512-571599 www.whisperpower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 3 WPC – PSCP: QUICK START GUIDE........................................................................................................ 4 2.1 Setting of the language ..................................................................................................................... 4 2.
INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION The GV-7i is an integrated inverter-charger-variable speed generator solution which has standard factory setting to operate with a AGM battery set of 12V/[tbd]Ah, 24V/[tbd]Ah or 48V/[tbd]Ah. If the auto start/stop cable is connected from the connection board of the WPC to the DDC remote panel input, the auto-start/stop functionality can be enabled on the display.
SETTINGS 2 WPC – PSCP: QUICK START GUIDE The remote control RCC gives you access to a many settings possibilities. However, in most cases the setting of two parameters only is required for the perfect running of your installation. 2.1 SETTING OF THE LANGUAGE To begin, set your remote control PSPC / RCC for a display of the information in English.
SETTINGS You can now adapt your installation to the source which it is connected to. Max. current of the AC source (Input limit) {1107}. When an asterisk (*) is present, it informs you that the selected value corresponds to the one set in factory by default (factory setting). In case of using the WPC on a public grid, it is actually the value of the circuit breaker on the source side (fuse or breaker). In a building, this value lies generally between 8 and 16A.
SETTINGS 3 BASIC DISPLAYS When the remote control is connected to an WPC, it is possible to access to different display menus divided into distinct categories.
SETTINGS 4 ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING THE WPC When one of the displays is visible, it is possible to activate or deactivate the WPC. To do this, simply press the key ESC. The key request on the screen indicates whether you are going to activate or deactivate the unit. Once the key has been pressed, you must confirm your choice by using the key YES. If you do not want the action to be carried out, it can be cancelled by pressing the NO key.
SETTINGS 5 SETTING OF THE RCC REMOTE CONTROL This screen gives you access to the remote control basic settings. From one of the basic menu items, use the keys UP and DOWN until reaching the item “Adjustment of the remote control”, then confirm by using the key SET. When the item to be modified appears on the screen, press the key SET to be able to modify it. This value then displays in inverse video. Now use the keys UP and DOWN to modify it.
SETTINGS correct use of time-related functions, e.g. the disabling of the auxiliary relays during the night. 5.4 USER LEVEL {5012} The setting of the user level allows you to choose the access to the WPC according to your level of expertise. The INFO ONLY level may be selected by entering the code: 460081 This level does not allow the WPC configurations to be modified, it only allows information to be displayed on the system.
SETTINGS 6 BATTERY SETTINGS 6.1 DEFAULT BATTERY SETTINGS Different battery types require different settings which indicate if the battery is full or empty, for protection values, for charge regulation and auto start/stop criteria.
SETTINGS AGM 55Ah 80Ah 100Ah 145Ah 200Ah 260Ah 1138* 16.5A 24.0A 30.0A 44.0A 60.0A 78.0A 1159 4A 4A 10A 10A 10A 10A Parameter Table 2 – AGM battery settings according to capacity GEL 100Ah 145Ah 180Ah 225Ah 1138* 20.0A 29.0A 36.0A 45.
SETTINGS 7 AC SETTINGS 7.1 SMART BOOST FUNCTIONALITY A permanent measurement of the input current allows to control the power taken from the AC source. If the load exceeds the maximum power of the AC source connected to the WPC then the Smart-Boost function will compensate the power required at the output. For example if the max power of the ac generator is set at 3kW but the load is 4kW, then 3kW is taken from the generator and 1kW is taken from the battery.
SETTINGS Parameter Name Default 1126 Smart Boost allowed Yes └> authorize the use of the Smart Boost function. Set as YES Parameter Name Default 1566 Use an alternate max. input current Yes └> authorize the use of a second energy source at the input of the system. Set as YES Parameter Name Default 1107 Maximum current of AC source (Input limit) 16A └> is the value of the input current which can be drawn from the grid. Set according to the size of the circuit breaker or the grid capacity.
SETTINGS 7.2.3 Allow to overrun the maximum input current of the AC source “Overrun AC source current limit without opening the transfer relay (Input limit)” {1436}. This parameter is set at “YES”; it means that if the power requested is more than can be delivered by the Smart-Boost, the AC input grid current will go over the programmed max input limit value.
SETTINGS Situation 2: The AC sources are disconnected The battery is supplying energy to the AC output through the inverter Situation 3: Power is delivered from the AC generator (limit set by parameter 1567) The battery is automatically charged Situation 4: Both AC sources are available The AC output is supplied by the preferred AC source (see page 24 for settings) The battery is automatically charged July 2012 / WPC / EN 15
SETTINGS 7.3 AC OUTPUT The WPC has an continuous AC output “Gen/Grid/Inv”. It also has an switched AC output which is named Gen/Grid both located at the output board. This Gen/Grid output is switched on only when there is a valid AC input available. Figure 4 shows the AC output state when no AC input is available.
SETTINGS 7.4 AC GENERATOR BEHAVIOR The output power of a variable speed generator depends directly on the speed of the engine. When the engine speed is too low for the power demand, the engine must increase its speed. The output voltage of the generator is temporarily decreased. To ensure a stable AC voltage at the output and to enable the engine to rev up, a permanent measurement of the input AC voltage is done by the WPC.
SETTINGS Figure 6 - Principle of the decrease of max input current Output Power GV7i - Power Chart 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Combined Power WPC power Generator Power RPM generator Figure 7 - Variable speed generator power curve and representation of ensured constant power and additional system power. Note: Data shown in the figure is indicative and does not represent the actual power curve in the GV-7i situation. 7.
SETTINGS 15A in the 24V model. In case of bigger load steps, the remaining power needed will be drawn from the generator. Also, the AC-IN active filtering function regulates only within the ac-input limit current range. In case AC-overrun is allowed (by default it is not allowed), it means that the AC-IN active filtering does not work if more current is drawn from the generator than set at the input current limit. How to set these parameters may be a bit of experimenting.
SETTINGS 8 USER SETTING: AUTO START SETTINGS Automatic start/stop is regulated by three main categories: 1. Battery state 2. AC power consumption 3. Silent times Firstly, the automatic mode must be chosen on the DDC remote panel ! The automatic starting and stopping is controlled by switching on and off a signal on the DDC remote panel ‘auto start’ input. This signal is applied by the connection board on the WPC.
SETTINGS GVxi STANDBY-MODE SELECT MENU SET TO ENTER LOCK MODE OFF EXT. SWITCH AUTOSTART ON EXIT MENU OFF PRESS SET Sdadads ds EXIT MENU PRESS SET sdadads AA DISPLAY MENU SET TO ENTER AUTO START MENU OFF SET TO ENTER OFF ON Figure 9 – Enabling the auto start function on the DDC remote panel 8.2 AUTO START ON BATTERY VOLTAGE The WPC is capable to request a start when the battery voltage drops below a certain value. See table for default settings.
SETTINGS To deactivate: Parameter Name Default 1255 Battery voltage to deactivate (AUX 1) 13.6 1256 Delay to deactivate (AUX 1) 120 1516 Deactivate if battery in floating phase (AUX 1) Yes 8.3 AUTO START ON BATTERY SOC (ONLY WITH BSI) The BSI monitors the state of charge(SOC) of the battery. This is the percentage of the remaining battery energy. The WPC is able to start the generator according to this state of charge. Parameters for configuring this function are shown below.
SETTINGS 1261 Inverter power level 2 activate (AUX 1) Yes No/Yes 1262 Power level 2 (AUX 1) 100 % Pnom 1263 Time delay 2 (AUX 1) 5 min 1264 Inverter power level 3 activate (AUX 1) Yes No/Yes 1265 Power level 3 (AUX 1) 110 % Pnom 1266 Time delay 3 (AUX 1) 1 min To deactive: Contact active with inverter power or Smart-Boost (AUX 1) Default 1267 Inverter power level to deactivate (AUX 1) 40 % Pnom 1268 Time delay to deactivate (AUX 1) 5 min 8.
SETTINGS - -1222 Start hour (AUX 1) 07:00 hh:mm 1223 End hour (AUX 1) 20:00 hh:mm Important: the period cannot be set over midnight. If the required silent time is e.g. from 22.00pm till 7.00am, then two periods have to be programmed. Period 1 start hour: 22.00, end hour: 24.00 Period 2 start hour: 00.00, end hour: 7.00 It is also possible to automatically start on fixed intervals instead of upon load or battery demand. This is however not typical for the GV-7i installation.
SETTINGS 8.6.2 Preferred input When both AC inputs are available, this setting will determine which AC input is passed through for power delivery.
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