ENGINE G OVERNORS

GOVERNING LSM100 Series A MERICA

SYSTEM Load Sharing Module C ORP. ®

• Isochronous Load Sharing • Power Control Circuit

• Adaptable for Single Phase • Load Anticipation
• Main Bus Power Management • Load Sensitivity Circuit

Introduction
The function of a Load Sharing Module is to proportionally
share load between two or more generator sets while the
system frequency is held constant. As an accessory to the
Electronic Governing System, the LSM100 measures the
true power current, and through a parallel cable intercon-
nection, continuously controls the governing system. The all
-electronic power sensing circuits of the LSM100 increase
the accuracy of measuring the true power current over con-
ventional methods. This modern method discriminates more
closely between real and reactive current so that the gov-
ernor will respond to the real portion only. By using various
droop and power control connections, the Load Sharing
Module can parallel and share load with the utility’s main
bus. In addition to its primary function of load sharing, a load
anticipation circuit is included to maximize performance in The line current measurements are usually taken from Cur-
single or parallel engine generator operation. rent Transformer’s (CT) existing in the equipment such as
those used for ammeters. The load sharing module adds a
small additional burden of only 1.25 VA to each transformer.
DESCRIPTION Added cabling may also increase the burden. For example, a
0.1 ohm cable resistance is an additional 2.5 VA.
Engine generator sets with isochronous governors maintain
the requested speed very precisely. If synchronous genera- The all-electronic power measurement circuit develops a
tors are electrically paralleled to increase their load carry- signal across the parallel cable. The magnitude and sensitiv-
ing capability, a system to apportion the load is required. ity of the load sharing is adjustable through the SENSITIV-
Even the finest electric governors will have minor frequency ITY control in the module. Test points adjacent to this control
differences among units to be paralleled. For this reason, may be used to measure the polarity and magnitude of the
one generator set will continuously increase the power it signal on the parallel cable. This measurement is very impor-
produces, while the other sets will decrease the power they tant when initially installing a system and these test points
produce. This condition eventually leads to the motorizing may also be used in troubleshooting the system. A measure-
of one or more of the generator/engines. The load sharing ment of 0 to 7 VDC represents zero load to full load (5 Amps
system continuously adjusts the governor speed settings so in CT’s) for 3 phase systems. The SENSITIVITY adjustment
that no average power difference exists. The generators are can control the parallel cable and test point voltages over the
locked together through synchronizing torques, and they act same 0 to 7 VDC range.
as though they are tightly connected through a gear drive.
The load anticipation feature (load pulse) provides a signal
The Load Sharing Module measures the power that the gen- that is a derivative function. A clock-wise (CW) adjustment of
erator supplies to a common load. Voltage inputs accept a the LOAD ANTICIPATION will make the governor more re-
wide range of three phase voltages and cover most applica- sponsive to transient loads on the generator by quickly mov-
tions (See Specifications). ing the fuel rack as load is changed.

Governors America Corp., 720 Silver Street Agawam, MA 01001

phone: 413.786.5600 fax: 413.789.7736
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Diagram 1 System Wiring and Outline
7.125
(181)
6.000
(152) 1.000
(8) Ø0.312 (25.4)

GA OVERNORS
MERICA
LOAD

C
ANTICIPATION
ORP.

LOAD SHARING O1 2

MODULE N

O LOAD
MODEL: LSM100 F
F
SENSITIVITY
S/N :

MADE IN AGAWAM, MA U.S.A.

SW1 - AC VOLTAGE DROOP

5.500 5.000 CAUTION OFF= 240-500 V

ON= 100-240 V
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(140) (127) COMPONENT. WHEN INSTALLING
OR SERVICING REFER TO
PRODUCT PUBLICATION. LINE CURRENT INPUTS
(0-5 AMPS AT 1.25 VA)
AC VOLTAGE CT1 CT2 CT3 PARALLEL
INPUTS (SET SW1) CABLE OUTPUT
S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 SIGNAL
NEUTRAL L1 L2 L3 K L K L K L + − DROOP 10V GND
N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

TO SPEED CONTROL GROUND

TO SPEED CONTROL +10V
1
TO SPEED CONTROL AUX INPUT
TO AMMETER
CIRCUITS CLOSE FOR
2
DROOP OPERATION
AUXILIARY CONTACTS
3 OPEN WITH
MAIN BREAKER

− PARALLEL
CABLE
+
OPEN FOR SINGLE
ENGINE OPERATION

MAIN
L2 CIRCUIT
BREAKER

MAIN
BUS

L1
L3
GENERATOR

Specifications
Performance Environmental

Load Sharing..................................Adjustable to within +1- 2% between sets Temperature Range......................................-40° to 185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Performance................Isochronous and droop paralleling and power control Relative Humidity……………………………….…........…………up to 100%
Power Output Signal...............0 to 7 Volts DC representing no load to full load All Surface Finishes........................Fungus proof and corrosion resistance
All performance specifications are based on 5 amps from the current trans- Agency................................................................................RoHS Compliant
former (CT) secondaries at full load Physical
Dimensions………………………………………....................See Diagram 1
POWER INPUt Weight…………………………………………………..........…1.2 lb (0.56 kg)
Mounting...................................……………Any Position, vertical preferred
AC Signal.............................SW1 “ON” for 100-240 VAC, SW1 “OFF” for
240-500 VAC nominaL line to line, 5 amp RELIABILITY
CT’s with a minimum 1.25 VA rating (Internal Vibration……………...........................................................5G @ 20-500 Hz
0.05 ohm burden resistors) Testing...........................100% Functional Testing before and after potting
DC Supply.......................................................+10 VDC from speed control
Polarity........................................................Negative ground (case isolated)
Power Consumption..................................................................20 mA typical

This document is subject to change without notice.

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