Check Synchronising Relay

Type CSQ-3
4921240263F

• Multifunction precision LED synchronoscope

• Easy push-button programming of all set

points

• Very high user safety

• High immunity to harmonic distortion

• Dead-bus functionality

• Version for marine applications CSQ-3

Application scale from 0-360 degrees with zero degree at the 12 o’clock
The CSQ-3 is a microprocessor based synchronising unit. It position. With 36 LEDs the resolution on the reading is 10
can be used in any kind of installation where manual or semi- degrees.
automatic synchronising is required.
If the frequency difference between UGEN and UBUSBAR is higher
Versions than 3Hz, the rotation of the LED circle stops. If it stops with a
Two versions optimised for land or marine applications exist. lit red LED at “TOO SLOW”, the frequency of the UGEN is lower
than UBUSBAR. If it stops with a lit red LED at “TOO FAST”, the
Measuring principle frequency of the UGEN is higher than UBUSBAR.
The unit measures the busbar (UBUSBAR) and generator (UGEN)
voltages and frequencies and compares these, plus compares When the phase angle between UGEN and UBUSBAR is within the
the phase angle relationship. preset Δϕ window, then the yellow LED ”Δϕ OK” will be lit.
If the voltage difference between UGEN and UBUSBAR is outside
Settings the preset ΔU range, one of the two red LEDs will be lit and
The unit is equipped with several user settings, hidden under the SYNC relay cannot be activated. If the voltage on UGEN is
the front foil. This placement gives a high degree of user safety higher than UBUSBAR, LED “UGEN TOO HIGH” will be lit. If the
because no hazardous voltages are present, i.e. the unit can voltage on UGEN is lower than UBUSBAR, LED “UGEN TOO LOW”
be programmed while running without the risk of electric shock will be lit.
or damage to installations.
If both the “UGEN TOO LOW” and “UGEN TOO HIGH” LEDs are
Phase window, Δϕ lit simultaneously, it indicates an overvoltage error at the input.
Here the phase window for synchronisation is chosen. It can
be set both symmetrically and asymmetrically. Normal synchronising
The unit automatically calculates the synchronising
Voltage difference, ΔU parameters to check if there is the required space for the
Here the allowed voltage difference between UGEN and UBUSBAR synchronising signal inside the preset phase window. These
is set. It can be set both symmetrically and asymmetrically. calculations compare the frequency difference with TR and the
Measurement is done relatively to UBUSBAR size of the phase window. When TR is set to ∞, Td can be set
Length of SYNC pulse, TR by the user and is included in the calculations.
Determines the length of the SYNC pulse (SYNC relay If the Δϕ window is set symmetrically, both underfrequency
activating time). This value must be matched to the time synchronising and overfrequency synchronising is possible.
characteristic of the circuit breaker. Under- or overfrequency synchronising
SYNC relay delay, Td When the Δϕ window is set asymmetrically, the following
Determines the time UGEN and UBUSBAR have to be within the functionality is possible:
phase window before the SYNC relay is activated. This
If the Δϕ window is set asymmetrically with a lower
parameter can only be adjusted when TR = ∞ is selected.
positive than negative Δϕ value, only synchronising with
DEIF A/S

Dead-bus function/offset voltage, TR the generator input at higher frequency than the busbar
The allowed noise level voltage on UBUSBAR can be set to input is possible (positive slip frequency).
determine dead-bus mode. It is measured relatively to UGEN.
If the Δϕ window is set asymmetrically with a higher
Factory settings positive than negative Δϕ value, only synchronising with
All the above mentioned settings are preset from the factory. At the generator input at lower frequency than the busbar
any time these factory defaults can be re-stored. input is possible (negative slip frequency).

Sealing of settings Dead-bus function

If necessary the settings can be sealed when the wanted When activated, the dead-bus function enables the SYNC
functionality is obtained. This is very easy because of the relay to be activated, when no busbar voltage is present (i.e.
placement under the front foil/cover. during a power failure). When the generator voltage is within
80% of nominal level and the busbar voltage is under the
Operation preset busbar offset level, the SYNC relay will be activated,
The rotation of the red LED circle indicates the frequency regardless of all other parameters. When the voltage on the
difference. The faster the rotation, the larger the frequency net has been restored, the CSQ-3 will remain in the dead bus
difference. One rotation per second equals 1Hz difference. function for a period of 5 seconds.
The position of the lit red LED indicates the phase difference Therefore, be careful when using this feature!
between UGEN and UBUSBAR. The circle represents a degree-
Type CSQ-3
Technical specifications Settings
Accuracy: ±2 electrical degrees Setting of Range
Δϕ Phase difference ±5...20° in 1° step or
Resolution: 10 electrical degrees ±10...40° in 2° step
Max. freq. difference: No limit ΔU Voltage difference ±1...10% in 1% step
TR Length of SYNC pulse 0...1 sec. in 0.1 sec. step or ∞
Frequency range: 40...70Hz (supply)
Td SYNC relay delay 0...1 sec. in 0.1 sec. step
SYNC output: 1 SPST-NO-contact UOFFSET Dead-bus offset voltage Off or
Relay contact ratings: AC1: 8A, 250V AC 4 levels of noise suppression
(Gold plate silver alloy) DC1: 8A, 24V DC
AC15: 3A, 250V AC Indication
DC13: 3A, 24V DC LEDs Light
7 SYNC Green, when the SYNC relay is activated
Mechanical life: 2 x 10
Δϕ OK Yellow, when inside the phase window
5
Electrical life: 1 x 10 (nominal value) TOO FAST Red LED stopped. Frequency difference too
high. GEN too high
Optocoupler output: (Only on marine version)
TOO SLOW Red LED stopped. Frequency difference too
System status off = failure
high. GEN too low
2 wires AWG 20 (red/black)
30 mm length
UG TOO LOW Red, when outside the ΔU level
Max. 40V, 10mA UG TOO HIGH Red, when outside the ΔU level
UG TOO LOW When both are red simultaneously, there is an
Temperature: -25...70°C (operating) UG TOO HIGH overvoltage error on the input
Temperature drift: Set points:
Max. ±0.2% of full scale per 10°C Once the relay has been mounted and adjusted, the front cover
may be sealed, preventing unwanted change of the setting.
Shock test: 15g – 6 times – 3 directions
50g/6ms For more information about the product a User’s manual
22g/20ms (document no. 4189340263) is available on www.deif.com.
Galvanic separation: Between inputs, output and ground:
Connections
3750V - 50Hz - 1 min
Input range (UN): 100...127V AC (115V AC) ±20%
220...240V AC (230V AC) ±20%
380...415V AC (415V AC) ±20%
440...480V AC (450V AC) +20%/-10%
(Above 450V AC: +10% only)
Busbar input: Load: 2kΩ/V
Generator input: (Max. 2VA at nominal voltage)
Supply for the unit
Max. input voltage: 1.2 x UN, continuously
Above 450V: 1.1 x UN, continuously
2 x UN, for 10 sec.
Climate: HSE, to DIN 40040
EMC: CE marked according to EN 50081-
1/2, EN 50082-1/2 and IEC 255-3
Safety: To EN 61010-1. Installation cat. III,
600V. Pollution degree 2 Dimensions: 96 x 96 x 76 mm Weight: Approx 0.40 kg
Connections: Max. 2.5 mm² (single-stranded)
Max. 1.5 mm² (multi-stranded) Order specifications
Type - Input voltage - Version
Materials: All plastic parts are self-extinguishing Example: CSQ-3 230V AC Land
to UL94 (V0) CSQ-3 230V AC Marine
Protection: Front: IP52. Terminals: IP20, CSQ-3 230V AC Land UL listed
to IEC 529 and EN 60529
Type approval: For current approvals see
www.deif.com or contact DEIF A/S Due to our continuous development we reserve the right to
supply equipment which may vary from the described.
UL listing: On request, the instrument can be
delivered according to UL listing:
UL508, E230690

DEIF A/S, Frisenborgvej 33

DK-7800 Skive, Denmark
Tel.: +45 9614 9614, Fax: +45 9614 9615
E-mail: [email protected], URL: www.deif.com