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1. About this document
This chapter includes general user information about this handbook concerning the general purpose,
the intended users, the overall purpose and the overall contents and structure.
General purpose
This document is the Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook for Thomson Technology’s
MEC 310 Generator Controller. The document mainly includes installation instructions, presentation
of push-buttons, LEDs and display, functional descriptions and complete standard parameter lists.
The general purpose of the Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook is to provide the
information needed to install the unit correctly and to provide information about the functionality of
the unit and its applications. The handbook also offers the user the information he needs in order to
successfully set up the parameters needed in his specific application.
controller and the gen-set to be controlled.
human injury or damage to the equipment.
Intended users
The handbook is mainly intended for the person responsible for installing the unit and for the
person responsible for the unit setup. Naturally, others might also find useful information in the
handbook.
Contents/overall structure
The Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook is divided into chapters and in order to make
the structure of the document simple and easy to use, each chapter will begin from the top of a new
page. The following will outline the contents of each of the chapters.
About this document
This first chapter includes general information about this handbook as a document. It deals with the
general purpose and the intended users of the Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook.
Furthermore, it outlines the overall contents and structure of the document.
Warnings and legal information
The second chapter includes information about general legal issues and safety precautions relevant in
the handling of Thomson Technology products. Furthermore, this chapter will introduce note and
warning symbols, which will be used throughout the handbook.
General product information
The third chapter will deal with the unit in general and its place in the Thomson Technology product
range.
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Installation instructions
This chapter includes the information needed to perform correct installation of the unit, e.g.
mounting instructions, terminals, wiring, inputs etc.
Push-buttons, LEDs and display
This chapter deals with push-button and LED functions. Furthermore, information about the display
including icon list is presented.
Functional descriptions
This chapter includes functional descriptions for the unit’s standard functions. Screen dumps and
flow charts are used in order to simplify the information.
Parameter list
This chapter includes a complete standard parameter list for setup. Therefore, this chapter is to be
used for reference, when information about specific parameters is needed.
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The notes provide general information which will be helpful for the reader to
Be aware of the hazardous live currents and voltages. Do not touch any AC
2. Warnings and legal information
This chapter includes important information about general legal issues relevant in the handling of
Thomson Technology products. Furthermore, some overall safety precautions will be introduced and
recommended. Finally, the highlighted notes and warnings, which will be used throughout the
document, are presented.
Legal information and responsibility
Thomson Technology takes no responsibility for installation or operation of the generator set. If there
is any doubt about how to install or operate the generator set controlled by the unit, the company
responsible for the installation or the operation of the set must be contacted.
The units are not to be opened by unauthorized personnel. If opened anyway, the
warranty will be lost.
Electrostatic discharge awareness
Sufficient care must be taken to protect the terminals against static discharges during the
installation. Once the unit is installed and connected, these precautions are no longer necessary.
Safety issues
Installing the unit implies work with dangerous currents and voltages. Therefore, the installation should
only be carried out by authorized personnel who understand the risks involved in working with live
electrical equipment.
measurement inputs as this could lead to injury or death.
Factory settings
The unit is delivered with certain factory settings. Given the fact that these settings are based on
average values, they are not necessarily the correct settings for matching the individual engine.
Thus precautions must be taken to check the settings before running the engine.
Definitions
Throughout this document a number of notes and warnings will be presented. To ensure that these
are noticed, they will be highlighted in order to separate them from the general text.
Notes
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bear in mind.
The warnings indicate a potentially dangerous situation which could result in
ry or damaged equipment, if certain guidelines are not
Warnings
death, personal inju
followed.
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3. General product information
This chapter includes overall product information about the unit in general and its place in the
Thomson Technology product range.
Introduction
The concept of the MEC 310 is to offer a simple and effective solution to gen-set builders, who
need a flexible yet cost-competitive protection and control unit for small and medium-sized
generators.
Type of product
The Generator Controller MEC 310 is a microprocessor-based control unit containing all necessary
functions for protection and control of a power generator. Besides the control and protection of the
diesel engine it contains a full 3-phase AC voltage and current measuring circuit. The unit is
equipped with an LCD display presenting all values and alarms.
Engine control
Start preparation (preheating or prelubrication)
•
Start/stop sequences with selectable number of start attempts
•
Fuel solenoid selection (coil type)
•
Idle speed control
•
Local or remote start/stop
•
Stop sequence with cooling down
•
Command timers
•
Shut down override (fire pump)
•
Fuel logic
•
Running speed detection selectable
•
o
Generator Hz/V
o
Charger alternator input (W terminal)
o
Binary input (D+)
o
Oil pressure
o
RPM input
Engine monitoring
3 configurable inputs, all selectable between
•
o
VDO or
o
0(4)-20mA from active transducer or
o
Binary with cable supervision
6 binary inputs, configurable
•
RPM input, selectable
•
o
Magnetic pick-up
o
NPN or PNP pick-up
o
Tacho generator
o
Charger alternator W terminal
Standard functions
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Generator monitoring
3-phase or single phase generator monitoring
•
o
Voltage/current/frequency/power factor/power/reactive power
Generator protection (ANSI)
Over-/undervoltage (27/59)
•
Over-/underfrequency (81)
•
Overcurrent (51)
•
Reverse power (32)
•
Voltage unbalance (60)
•
Phase sequence error (47)
•
M-logic
Simple logic configuration tool
•
Selectable input events
•
Selectable output commands
•
Clear text display
128 x 64 pixel backlight STN
•
Alarm texts editable
•
All texts in multi-language
•
Clear text alarm messages
•
Clear text diagnostics for both hardwired inputs and CANbus messages (J1939)
•
Log book holding 150 log entries
•
Real time clock for time and date
•
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Options
The basic MEC 310 generator controller unit can be equipped with an AMF option needed to
provide a real emergency power system controller. Furthermore, CANbus communication for
different engine types is available and CANbus for up to two EAPs is possible at the same time.
Also Modbus RS485 is available as an option.
A full options list is included in the data sheet.
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nterface (SSP) is placed on the side
R21 R22 R23
input
R24 R26
L3
R45 R47
4. Installation instructions
This chapter includes the information needed to perform correct installation of the unit, e.g.
mounting instructions, terminals, wiring, inputs etc.
Mounting
The unit is designed for flush mounting by means of 4 fixing clamps (IP52), which are included at
delivery. To have the IP65 (12 fixing clamps) the unit must be ordered with option L. The two fixing
clamps on each side are mounted on the top and bottom of the MEC 310 box.
For Use on a Flat Surface of a Type 1 Enclosure.
Unit rear view
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
+ 0 1 2 3
DC
Power
supply
L1 N L2 NA L3
28 29 30 31 32
The RJ11 connector for the PC connection i
of the unit.
1 Power supply + 6…36V DC (UL/C-UL: 7.5…32.7V DC)
2 Power supply – GND
3-4 Status out. Contact ratings 1A 24V DC/V AC Resistive General status output for marine approvals**
9 Common Common for term. 10…15
10 Digital input Start enable/configurable
11 Digital input Remote start/stop/configurable
12 Digital input Charge alternator D+ (running)/configurable
13 Digital input Configurable
14 Digital input Coolant temperature/configurable
15 Digital input Oil pressure/configurable
19 Common Common for emergency stop term. 20
20 Emergency stop and common for 21…23 Common for relay 1, 2 and 3 and input for emergency stop*
21 Relay output 21. Contact ratings 2A 30V DC/V AC
(UL/C-UL: 1A Resistive)
22 Relay output 22. Contact ratings 2A 30V DC/V AC
(UL/C-UL: 1A Resistive)
23 Relay output 23. Contact ratings 2A 30V DC/V AC
(UL/C-UL: 1A Resistive)
24-25 Relay output 24. Contact ratings 8A 30V DC/V AC
(UL/C-UL: 6A Resistive)
26-27 Relay output 26. Contact ratings 8A 30V DC/V AC
8 VDO3/4...20mA/binary input Water temp./configurable
Tacho RPM input
16 RPM input (MPU) Magnetic pick-up/tacho generator
17 RPM-GND Common for RPM input
18 RPM input (W/L) Magnetic pick-up. PNP, NPN or charge alternator W terminal
3-phase generator voltage input
33 Gen. voltage L1
34 Gen. neutral
35 Not used, must not be connected
36 Gen. voltage L2
37 Not used, must not be connected
38 Gen. voltage L3
3-phase generator current input
39 Gen. current L1, s1
40 Gen. current L1, s2
41 Gen. current L2, s1
42 Gen. current L2, s2
Start prepare/configurable. Function NO
Starter (crank)/configurable. Function NO
Run coil/stop coil/configurable. Function NO
Horn/configurable. Function NO
Alarm/configurable. Function NO
Generator voltage and frequency
Generator current. Use listed or R/C (XODW2,8) current
transformer.
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43 Gen. current L3, s1
44 Gen. current L3, s2
Optional 3-phase mains voltage inputs (option A)
28 Mains voltage L1
29 Mains voltage neutral
30 Mains voltage L2
31 Not used, must not be connected
32 Mains voltage L3
Breaker relays
45 Relay R45 Contact ratings 2A 30V DC/250V AC
(UL/cUL Listed: Contact ratings 2A 30V DC/30V AC)
46 Relay R45
Optional relay for closing mains breaker (option A)
47 Relay R47 Contact ratings 2A 30V DC/250V AC
(UL/cUL Listed: Contact ratings 2A 30V DC/30V AC)
48 Relay R47
Optional Modbus RS485 interface (option M)
49 B (-)
50 GND
51 A (+)
Optional CANbus engine interface (option J)
53 CAN-H
54 CAN-GND
55 CAN-L
Optional CANbus port #2: External I/O interface (feature EXP)
57 CAN-H
58 CAN-GND
59 CAN-L
Generator circuit breaker/configurable, function NO
(normally open).
Mains circuit breaker/configurable, function NC (normally
closed). Option A.
Modbus RS485 RTU or ASCII
CAN J1939 engine communication
CAN communication port to External I/O
* If terminal 20 is used for emergency stop, please see wiring diagram on page 15.
** The status relay is the uP watchdog output. This relay is normally energised, and the switch is
closed after power-up. If the uP fails or the power is lost, the relay will de-energize and the
switch will open. If the unit fails to start up at power-up, then the relay switch will remain open.
The binary output functions are configurable via the TPS 300 software and can be configured to
cover the following functions:
Alarm/limit
-
Engine running
-
Horn
-
Idle speed
-
Not used
-
Start prepare
-
Run coil
-
Starter
-
Stop coil
-
External heater
-
Stop coil (not acc. in start seq.)
-
Fuel pump
-
It is possible to choose run coil on one relay and stop coil on another, thus supporting engines with
double systems.
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The multi-functional inputs can be configured to cover the following functions:
VDO sensor input
-
0…20mA input
-
4…20mA input
-
Binary input with the possibility of cable supervision
-
Tacho RPM input (MPU) can be configured to cover the following functions:
Magnetic pick-up (2-wire)
-
NPN or PNP pick-up*
-
* These RPM inputs require external equipment.
Tacho RPM input with capacitor (M/L) can be configured to cover the following functions:
Magnetic pick-up (2-wire)
-
W terminal on charger alternator
-
NPN or PNP pick-up*
-
* These RPM inputs require external equipment
The generator voltage and current input can be configured to the following:
Voltage 100…25000V primary
-
Current 5….9000A primary
-
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D-
Alarm
Alarm Horn
-
-
-
Charging alternator
D+
1N4007
Rex
+
Battery
VDO 3
VDO 2
VDO 1
Engine communication
option
MEC 310
Can H
Com
Can L
Multi-functional inputs
53
54
55
VDO sensors
Tacho input
Magnetic pickup/
Tacho generator
8
7
6
5
16
17
Running
RUN coil
Starter
Start prep.
Emer. STOP
Status
F
MEC 310
MEC 310
MEC 310
12
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
4
3
1
2
R26
R24
R23
R22
R21
B (-)
GND
A (+)
Multi-functional inputs
4-20 mA transmitters
3
2
1
Tacho input
NPN/PNP pickup
+24 VDC
out
Wiring
Modbus
option
49
50
51
+
+
+
MEC 310
16
17
MEC 310
8
7
6
5
MEC 310
R11
plug
15
14
13
11
10
9
Programming
Converter
Oil pressure
Coolant temp
Overspeed
Remote start
Start enable
*: Term.12 can be used as
alarm input if not used for
charger generator terminal D+
configuration is the default factory setting. The use of the relays
It is important to protect the unit against damage caused by high voltages.
inputs use fixed signals. Only the mode shift input and the test input
If a stop coil is used, the REX resistor can be connected to the starter relay
(crank).
The illustrated
can be chosen freely.
Therefore, the fuse must not be more than 2A.
Binary inputs
All binary inputs are 12/24V DC bi-directional optocoupler type. The typical wiring is illustrated
below:
12/24V DC
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The binary
(if the timer is used) use pulse signal.
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RPM
Starter
(crank)
Running
feedback
input
9 23 22 12 18 17
Rex
1N4007
+ -
Battery
B+ D+ W
Brush
Brush
Excitation
controller
Coil (rotor)
Exciter
U V W
Stator
If a stop coil is used, the REX resistor can be connected to the starter relay
Charger alternator connections
The charger alternator can be connected in 2 different ways:
1) Using the D+ terminal connected to terminal 12
2) Using the W terminal connected to the RPM input
Usually only one of these possibilities is used.
MEC 310
Charge
alternator
Rex: Excitation resistor
12V systems: 47Ω 4 W
24V systems: 100Ω 6 W
At standstill the battery + is connected to terminal 9 (common), and a current flows to terminal 12
and via the D+ input on the alternator to ground (battery -). When the starter is engaged (cranking),
the battery will supply the D+ through the REX resistor, helping the alternator to excite. When the
alternator starts to produce voltage (excitation OK), the speed of the alternator will be above
running speed, and the voltage on term. 12 will rise to a value higher than the battery voltage and
then interrupt the current flow through REX and activate the running feedback input. Engine is
running.
(crank).
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Generator
S2
S1
N L1
40
L1 s2
current
N L1
14
GB OFF feedback
Generator
MEC 310
Connection of the 3-phase voltage and current
Wiring, AC interface
MEC 310
Connection of the 1-phase 2-wire voltage and current
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Connection of the 2-phase 3-wire voltage and current
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MEC310
MEC310
MEC310
PLC
Communication
Wiring instructions
Cable
Belden 3106A or equivalent. 22 AWG (0.324 mm2) shielded twisted pair, min. 95% shield coverage.
Cable shield
Connect the cable shield to earth at one end only.
GND terminal connection
In case of communication problems, the GND terminals of the MEC 310 unit and the external
device can be linked together using a third wire.
CANbus Termination resistor
The size of the terminating resistors should be 120Ω 1%, 0.5W resistor.
Never connect the GND terminal to earth directly or through the shield!
If the GND terminal is connected to a PLC or other device, the GND connection
of this device must be isolated from earth!
Maximum length of the CANbus line is 400m.
Option M, Modbus RTU
Connection with 3-wire shielded cable:
Modbus Slave
A
GND
B
49
50
51
Data +
GND
Data -
B
A
Modbus Master
Modbus Slave
A
GND
B
49
50
51
Modbus Slave
B
51
GND
50
A
49
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In case of very long lines on the network, terminating resistors might be needed
For wiring details, please refer to ‘Wiring instructions’ in this section.
(typically 120Ω 1%, 0.5W).
The calculation should be based on the following data:
- A line internal pull-up bias resistor: 22 kΩ
- B line internal pull-down bias resistor: 22 kΩ
- Receiver input sensitivity: +/-200 mV
- Receiver input impedance: 12 kΩ
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MEC 310
MEC 310
Option J, CANbus engine communication
Connection with 2-wire shielded cable (recommended):
Connection with 3-wire shielded cable:
For wiring details, please refer to ‘Wiring instructions’ in this section.
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If External I/O modules is used together with EAP 300, the total terminal
External I/O modules
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For wiring details, please refer to ‘Wiring instructions’ in this section.
resistance of the EAP 300 and the External I/O controller must be 120Ω
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00, the total terminal
A DC/DC converter for the DC supply voltage and 2x1m cable with an RJ12 plug
in one end and stripped wires in the other end is included in the EAP 300
Additional operator’s panel EAP 300
For wiring details, please refer to ‘Wiring instructions’ in this section.
If the External I/O modules are used together with EAP 3
resistance of the EAP 300 and the External I/O controller must be 120Ω
delivery.
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Technical information
Technical specifications
Accuracy: Class 2.0 to EN 60688/IEC 688
Galvanic separation: Between inputs and aux. power supply: 500V DC – 1 min.
The alarm LED can also be adjusted to:
Flashing (red): Active, non-acknowledged shutdown alarm(s) present.
Steady (red): Active, acknowledged shutdown alarm(s) present.
Flashing (amber): Active trip stop alarm, trip GB alarm or warning non-acknowledged
alarm(s) present.
Steady (amber): Active trip stop alarm, trip GB alarm or warning acknowledged
alarm(s) present.
This is adjusted in parameter 6940.
Additional alarm indication LEDs:
Flashing (red): Active, non-acknowledged alarm(s) where output A or B is
configured to LED 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Steady (red): Active, acknowledged alarm(s) where output A or B is configured to