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Uni-line Generator controls

Control Relay · Electrical Components & Switchgear

Class-certified type (DNV register) · technical data sheet not yet verified​​⁠‌‌​​⁠⁠⁠​‌‍​‍​​​​‍

The DEIF Uni-line generator controls are electrical measuring and protection relays covered by DNV certificate TAA00000Z2. They monitor generator voltage, current and frequency and provide protection and control functions for generator sets. They are installed in the generator panels of the main switchboard or in the engine control panels.

Inspection

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Common issues

  • Nuisance trip on reverse power or under/over frequency protection from incorrectly set relays after commissioning
  • Loss of communication between controller and governor/AVR interface causing hunting or load-sharing instability
  • Load-sharing imbalance between paralleled generators from degraded CAN bus wiring or termination
  • Synchronizing failure (breaker will not close) from phase sequence or voltage-matching window errors
  • Firmware/parameter mismatch after a controller replacement leading to incorrect protection curves
  • Sensor/CT wiring faults producing false current or power readings
  • Backup battery failure causing controller reset or loss of settings during a power dip

Inspection checklist

  • Verify controller display readings against independent meters (voltage, frequency, current, power)
  • Check load-sharing balance between paralleled generators under varying load
  • Test protection functions (reverse power, over/under frequency, over/under voltage) against setpoints where practical
  • Inspect CAN bus/communication wiring and terminating resistors
  • Check backup battery condition and charging circuit
  • Review event/alarm log for recurring trips or communication faults
  • Confirm synchronizing (breaker close) sequence operates within the matching window
  • Verify a current parameter backup exists and matches commissioning settings

Service intervals

Parameter/settings backup verificationannually or after any firmware update
Protection function test (reverse power, over/under frequency)annually or at each class survey
Backup battery check/replacementper maker recommendation, typically every 3-5 years
CAN bus/wiring inspectionannually
Load-sharing calibration checkannually or after generator/governor work

Typical intervals for this design class, not the manufacturer’s figures for your model. The manufacturer’s manual is binding.

Critical spares

  • Backup battery for the controller
  • Spare controller module or display unit of the same type, pre-programmed where possible
  • CAN bus terminating resistors and connectors
  • Current transformers matched to the installed rating
  • Control circuit fuses

Safety

  • Live testing on generator control/protection circuits carries electric shock risk - isolate and lock out where possible
  • Incorrect parameter changes can defeat reverse power or overcurrent protection, risking equipment damage or fire
  • Synchronizing errors can cause severe mechanical/electrical shock to the generator and its prime mover
  • Arc flash risk when working in the switchboard/controller cabinet under load

Class survey

Class surveyors typically check protection function test records, synchronizing/load-sharing performance, and confirm the as-fitted parameter set matches the approved electrical protection coordination study.

Estimated lifetime: Electronic controller service life is typically 15-20 years with component-level replacement (batteries, fans, capacitors) rather than an hour-based rating

Classification

DNV type approval

Listed in the DNV Approval Finder at the time we recorded it. The certificate is issued by DNV, not by us; check its current status at DNV.

CertificateTAA00000Z2
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