®

Synpol D

USER’S MANUAL

Alternator Protection
Diesel Control Unit
Power Management
 USER’S MANUAL
General safety regulations
Before commissioning, please read this instructions carefully. You will find many important
and useful notes.

Regulation and conformity

This device has been built according to EU- recommendation EN55022. Conformity with the
recommendation is evidenced by the CE- sign.

Operation conditions

The device has been built for tropical climates. Direct contact with water must be avoided.
The terminal boards are connected directly to supply voltage. Improper use of the device can
destroy the general unit.
In case of a damaged device or connecting cable, it is necessary that a authorized service
personnel check the unit. Only after an authorized service check it is permissible to reoperate
the system! Noncompliance with this condition may result in an exclusion of warranty!

Version: 02.02.01
Order number: 3DDE 700034
File: user manual E.doc

Software version of CPU-boards:

CMA122: 1.77*
CMA123: 1.52*
CMA124: 1.23*

* or higher version

2 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

Contents

1 Description...... .................................................................................... 4
1.1 Brief description..........................................................................................4
1.2 Technical data ............................................................................................. 8
1.3 Display and control panel............................................................................ 9
1.3.1 Display elements .............................................................................9
1.3.2 Keyboard .........................................................................................10
1.3.3 Detailed description of LC-display pages........................................15
1.3.3.1 Operation page...................................................................15
1.3.3.2 Menu page .........................................................................18
1.3.3.3 Power management page ...................................................21
1.3.3.4 Alarm page.........................................................................23
1.3.3.5 Service page 1....................................................................23
1.3.3.6 Service page 2....................................................................25
1.3.3.7 Event page .........................................................................26
1.3.3.8 Synchronizing page............................................................27
1.3.4 Keyboard -- key assignments..........................................................28
1.4 SynpolâD alarms .........................................................................................30
1.5 ANSI und IEC Codes for SynpolâD ..........................................................35
1.6 Diagrams of starting and stopping phases...................................................38

2 Power Management............................................................................ 40
2.1 Load-depending starting and stopping of diesel aggregates........................ 40
2.2 Symmetrical load sharing............................................................................40
2.3 Asymmetrical load sharing.......................................................................... 41
2.3.1 Asymmetric Controller....................................................................42
2.4 Frequency static controller ..........................................................................43
2.5 Load calculator ............................................................................................ 44

SYNPOL® D 3
 USER’S MANUAL

Synpol®D

1. Description

1.1 Brief Description

SynpolâD is a compact device used for the control and protection of generators and diesel
engines. In addition, SynpolâD is equipped with a power management system that includes
automatic connection to big consumers for controlling the entire mains system of the ship.
Because of its modular structure, the system is not influenced by any central control unit.
Since a SynpolâD control device is assigned to each generator panel, all generator panels are
identically constructed. A two-wire bus communication (CAN bus) connects the SynpolâD
control devices to each other. In case of the failure of one device, the others will continue
operating. Each SynpolâD device incorporates all important functions necessary for power
management. Thus, the system of independent and autonomous electric diesel engines has
been consistently developed for switching gears, control and monitoring (modular
independent systems). Optional, a PC-Monitor system can be connected if the CAN
communication is in use.

A Synpol®D device is mounted on the front of the door of each generator panel. The control
panel of the Synpol®D device contains elements for displaying all of a generator’s important
values. These values, permanently indicated on green seven-segment LE-displays, are:

1) Generator voltage,
2) Generator current,
3) Generator power,
4) Generator frequency, and
5) Generator power factor.

In addition to the seven-segment displays, a generator’s current and power are shown by
analog indication with continuous green light bands that turn red after passing the 100% mark.

Further, there is a large LC-display on the Synpol®D control panel, which provides the
following information:

1) Diesel engine status display,

2) Measuring data of generator,
3) Display of incoming alarms in case of exceeding value limits,
4) Status display of total plant when power management operation is in use,
5) Display of parameters and limits for input when the programming mode is selected, and
6) Status display of internal computers.

4 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

In addition, all values can be entered via a keyboard on the Synpol®D control panel. Some of
the keys are also used for operating the diesel engine, so there is no need for a separate
programming device. The key "Acknowl." serves for acknowledgment and resets stored
alarms.

Two red LED's for "Alarm" and "Tripped" are also located on the Synpol®D control panel. In
case a limit is surpassed triggering an alarm, the LED "Alarm" will blink. After the alarm
delay time has run down, the LED "Alarm" will turn to a steady light and remain on until the
triggering value falls below the limit value and the key "Acknowl." is pressed.

If a limit triggering the generator breaker is surpassed, the LED "Tripped" will blink. After the
end of the delay time, the LED "Tripped" will turn to a steady light and remain on until the
triggering value falls below the limit value and the key "Acknowl." is pressed.

The Synpol®D device is controlled by means of several microcontrollers that monitor each
other. Important functions are laid out in a double-redundancy combination, with the second
channel operating independently and without a processor.

The short-circuit protection operates parallel to the microcontroller and does so even if the
entire supply voltage fails.

The Synpol®D device has several connectors installed on its back that link it to the terminal
boards. These terminal boards are mounted in the generator panel of the switchboard and are
connected to the control unit via terminal blocks. The cables connecting the terminal boards to
the control unit are shielded on both sides.

The following terminal boards can be connected:

1) Terminal board CMA 131 -- Generator connection
2) Terminal board CMA 132 -- Generator relay
3) Terminal board CMA 133 -- Differential protection and earth-fault monitoring
4) Terminal board CMA 134 -- Resistor
5) Terminal board CMA 135 -- Diesel start, stop, control and monitoring
6) Terminal board CMA 136 -- Commuication control
7) Terminal board CMA 137 -- Additional functions
8) Terminal board CMA 138 -- Special types of control

SYNPOL® D 5
 USER’S MANUAL

The following overview shows the most important functions of Synpol®D:

· Short-circuit protection that remains effective even if the entire supply voltage of the
device should fail./Selective disconnection of a faulted generator./Reconnection protection
by manual resetting.

· Three-step overload protection by overcurrent recording.

· Reverse power protection.

· Three-step disconnection of non-essential power consuming components in case of

overload, underfrequency and overcurrent.

· Synchronization of the alternator to the busbar.

· Automatic speed adaptation of the diesel engine to busbar frequency.

· Under and overvoltage monitoring.

· Under and overfrequency monitoring.

· Open circuit monitoring of the current transformer circuits.

· Asymmetrical current protection.

· Asymmetrical voltage protection.

· Self-monitoring of supply voltages and of program operation via Watch-Dog function.

· Active power measuring, including non-sine voltages and currents and especially thyristor
loads (output signal ±10 V/DC or ±20 mA/DC intended for moving coil instrument
connection).

· Reactive-power measuring.

· Apparent-power measuring.

· Current output 4 - 20 mA for remote control display.

· Permanent storage and indication of all release functions.

· Supply for the undervoltage coil (direct current), supporting the supply in case of short-
time voltage drop.

· Differential protection with current-adaptive tripping characteristic and minimum-

differential monitoring in case generator is operating at no load.

6 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL
· Earth-fault monitoring, including phase recognition and minimum-differential monitoring,
in case a generator is operating at no load.

· Counter for following data: working hour, kWh (dual counter), kvar, start, and main
breaker.

· Active-load regulation with secondary frequency regulation, twice controlling several

mains (in case tie circuit-breakers are used).

· Power factor in combination with voltage control in several networks.

· Load-free disconnection of the alternator circuit-breaker.

· Asymmetrical load regulation, with constant load set point (for example, shaft generators).

· Asymmetrical power factor control with constant set point (for example for landstations).

· Start, stop and preglow outputs rated for 24V/40 A.

· Galvanic separation of I/0's by optocouplers.

· Galvanic separation of 24 V supply to the engine.

· External connections on a separate terminal board.

· Individual programming for each unit by initialization routine.

· Actual speed measuring either by tachogenerator or by Pick-ups, including monitoring.

· Eight programmable wire fault alarm inputs that permit free determination of logic, delay
and alarm text displays.

· Wire break monitoring of start/stop solenoids.

· Serial interface between several Synpol®D units, as well as interface for data transmission
and control of external plants (RS 485, RS 422, RS 232).

· Parameter setting via lap top.

· Menu-operated input of all limit values and parameters.

· Power management with multi-master system.

· For landstations: Rapid-phase-jump relay, fast voltage and frequency detector.

SYNPOL® D 7
 USER’S MANUAL

1.2 Technical Data

Generator Voltage: 100V or 400 - 480V

three-phase 0.2 VA power consumption

Busbar Voltage: 100V or 400 - 480V

two-phase 0.1 VA power consumption

Current Transformer Connection: 1A three-phase

ca. 1 VA by nominal current
ca. 25 VA by five-time nominal current

Frequency: 40 - 70 Hz

Power input: 24 VDC ± 40% / 25W

Relay output: 250V / 0.5A AC

250V / 0.2A DC

Analog output: ± 10V / 10 mA

0 - 20 mA / 5V
4 - 20 mA / 5V

Protection: IP 00

Assembly: Synpol®D control device, horizontal

Terminal boards, any position

Certifications: American Bureau of Shipping

Bureau Veritas
Det Norske Veritas
Germanischer Lloyd
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
Maritime Register of Shipping

8 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

1.3 Display and Control Panel

On the illustration below, the Synpol®D display and control panel is shown. Located on the
upper section of the panel are five seven-segment LE-displays, two light bands, and a large
LC-display. On the section below the LC-display, there is the keyboard.
The numbers shown highlighting various elements on the illustration of the control panel are
subject to the following descriptions.

Pic. 1.3 Synpol®D display and control panel

1.3.1 Display Elements

The display elements on the control panel include five seven-segment displays for the highly
visible representation of a generator’s most important data; two light bars, which in tandem
with two of the five seven-segment displays indicate current and power; LEDs for the alarm
status, and a large LC-display for detailed operating information and for reading and editing
the parameters.

1) The Seven-Segment Displays

Five seven-segment LE-displays show the voltage, current, active (true) power, frequency,
and the power factor of the generator with a precision of three-digits. The value of the
power factor can be either capacitive or inductive. For example, a zero in front of the
decimal point shows capacitive power and a minus in front shows inductive power of the
generator. (However, in island operation the generator compensates the inductive power of
the consumption with capacitive power. In this case, the cos(j)-value will be shown with a
zero in front of the decimal point.)

SYNPOL® D 9
 USER’S MANUAL
On the right side of the control panel, the LE-displays “Frequency” and “Power Factor”
show the actual values of what is being measured. With the keyboard-combination “Shift
1” and “Actual/Percent”, a display value can be changed to a percentage.

2) LED Light Bands

There are two green LED light bands in addition to the seven-segment displays for the
current and the active or true power. These light bands show the appropriate display value
from 1% to 100% and above. If the value exceeds 100%, the amount over 100% will
appear red.

3) LED for the Alarm Status

The LEDs to the right of the LC-display show the alarm status. If a limit value has been
exceeded and causes an alarm, the “Alarm” LED will blink (flash). At the end of the alarm
delay time, the “Alarm” LED will change to a continous light and will remain lit until the
value returns below the limit, the key “Acknowledge” is pressed, or the (entry) “Reset” is
put into operation.

The “Tripped” LED has a function similar to the “Alarm” LED. The difference between the
two is that the “Tripped” LED is an indicator that the generator circuit breaker has been
tripped.

4) LC-Display
The LC-display, located in the center of the Synpol®D control panel, is lit from behind and
serves for programming the Synpol®D device and also for the display of various
information pages, which will be explained in Chapter 1.3.3 “Comprehensive Description
of LC-display Pages”.

1.3.2 Keyboard
The keyboard on the control panel enables the operation of the aggregate, as well as the
programming of the Synpol®D device. In the following description, each key will be
explained. The “Shift 1” key and the “Shift 2” key make multiple use of keys possible. In this
case, the shift keys must be pressed and held until the desired function key is operated.

5) START
Pressing the “Start” key activates the start procedure for the diesel engine. The display
indicates the respective start phases. The “Start” key can be operated at any time, even
while the diesel aggregate is working. If the “Start” key is pressed during a “Stop”
procedure, the stop sequence will be interrupted and the start procedure will begin, jumping
into the point of the start procedure that ends with closing the generator breaker. If there is
a stop because of an alarm, the stopping of the diesel aggregate will not be interrupted by
pressing the “Start” key. Furthermore, the user should not hesitate to press the start button
while the diesel is running because the start value will be energized only if the speed is 0
and the diesel is at a stand still.

6) IMMEDIATE START
By pressing the keys "Shift 1" and "Start", an immediate start is activated. In case a
prelubrication interval has been set, the related delay time will be skipped.

10 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL
7) STOP
Pressing the “Stop” key stops the diesel engine under normal operating conditions. The
various stop phases, such as “Power switch off” after reducing load and the cooling down
phase of the diesel engine, will be activated.

If the stopping process is activated by mistake or if an automatic stopping order has been
given, the operation can be preserved by pressing the “Start” key. However, the stopping
process cannot be interrupted if a stop has been caused by an alarm.

8) IMMEDIATE STOP
Pushing the keys "Shift 1" and "Stop" activates an immediate stop. The circuit-breaker is
instantly switched off, and the stop magnetic coil is energized. In case a quick-release
cover for immediate stop is connected, it is also triggered. The same stop is brought about
as during an alarm of group 1.

MAN. and AUTOM.

Operation mode can be preset via the keys "Man." (Manual) or "Autom." (Automatic).

9) MAN.
During the operation mode “Manual”, all automatic interventions, such as remote start,
remote stop, load-depending start or "Start-next-Diesel" (used in case of failure of another
Diesel) and start after blackout, are switched off. Operation mode is indicated on the
display. (See Chapter 1.3.3.1.) During the operation mode “Manual”, only a manual start
of the diesel engine by the operation device is possible. In this case, all start procedures
and their correspondent controls run just as during automatic operation. But because
switching of the generator circuit-breaker is not controlled, the operation staff can start
the diesel engine in idle speed. To this end, the switch-on order of the generator circuit-
breaker on the switchboard must be interrupted. However, functions monitoring the diesel
engine, such as those concerning lubricating oil pressure or cooling-water temperature,
etc., can not be switched off or suppressed.

10) AUTOM.
The operation mode “Automatic” activates all external functions, such as remote start,
remote stop, load-depending start or "Start-next-Diesel" (in case of failure of another
diesel engine) and start after blackout. After start procedure, “Automatic” controls the
switching on of the circuit-breaker. Selection of operation mode “Automatic” is only
possible if there is no diesel engine fault and after the input "Automatic ON" has been
connected to Terminal No. 20 (E15 CMA135 Terminal 20). This connection provides that
all other functions on the control panel are switched in a way that the circuit-breaker can
be put on after a start. If the diesel engine is operated by automatic function, the start of
the diesel engine in case of emergency and switching on of the circuit-breaker must be
assured. To this purpose, it is necessary to check that the electric connection to the start
magnetic coil is not interrupted. In case the input "Automatic" is not switched on,
operation mode returns to manual.

11) ACTUAL
By pressing the key "Actual", LE-displays are switched over to values expressed in volt,
ampere and kilowatt. The corresponding dimension is indicated by green LED lamps
beside the seven-segment displays.

SYNPOL® D 11
 USER’S MANUAL
12) PERCENT
By pressing the keys "Shift 1" and "Percent", LE-displays for current, voltage and power
will be switched over to values expressed as a percentage. The green LED lamps for
dimension will also go out. In this case, 100% represents the nominal-rated value of the
generator.

13) ACKNOWL.
The key "Acknowl." serves as an acknowledegment and input key. It is used for
acknowledging alarms and for inputting parameter values.

14) PROG.
By pressing the "Prog." key, a jump into the operation mode takes place.

15) RESET
By pressing the keys “Shift 1” and “Reset”, a software set on Synpol®D will be
executed. This should be carried out only at a standstill of the generator!

16) MENU
After the "Menu" key is pressed, menu selection will be indicated on the LC-display. By
pressing the “Menu” key a second time, the “Menu” display will be exited.

17) LIGHT 1 + 2
By pressing the keys "Shift 1" and "Light 1 + 2", the intensity of the background of the
LC-display can be adjusted. Each time the keys are pressed, the following intensity levels
are advanced:

1.) dim; 2.) medium; 3.) bright; 4.) dark; 1.) dim, etc.

By pressing the keys "Shift 2" and "Light 1 + 2", the intensity of the LE-displays can be
adjusted. Each time the keys are pressed, the following four intensity levels are advanced:

1.) dim; 2.) medium; 3.) bright; 4.) very bright ; 1.) dim, etc.

18) ON/OFF, YES/NO

These keys are used for programming. If a question is displayed that is answered by
ON/OFF or Yes/No, each pressing of keys will change the input; for example, from Yes
to No or from ON to OFF and the other way around.

19) SYNCHRON
By pressing the “Shift 1” and “Synchron.” keys, synchronization is switched on. If the
circuit-breaker has been switched on so that synchronization is already in effect, the
indication on the LC-display will disappear after four seconds.

20) LOAD CTRL.

By pressing the key “Load Ctrl”, the status indicator concerning load control and load
balance can be called up. This page makes additional information to the power
management available.

12 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

21) SERVICE
By pressing the keys “Shift 1” and “Service”, all analog results of the measurement will
be represented in the LC-display and recorded via CMA 131.

22) DISPLAY
By pressing the “Display” key, the individual LC-display pages can be called up. (See
Chapter 1.3.3) If the “Display” key is not pushed within 30 seconds, the operation page
will be called up the next time the keyboard is pressd.

23) GRAPH
By pushing the keys "Shift 1" and "Graph", graphs are called up one after another on the
LC-display.

24) ALARM
The “Alarm” key is used to call up the actual alarm page.

25) EVENT
By pressing the keys “Shift 1“ and “Event”, the event page, which includes the last 20
events (alarm messages and load requirements), will be shown.

26) ­ ¯ KEYS (Scrolling and Contrast)

The up and down keys are used for cursor movement and scrolling up and down a
parameter in the programming mode. By maintaining pressure on an up or down key, the
scrolling process can be run at high speed. To adjust the contrast of the LC-display, press
the “Shift 1” key first, and then maintain pressure on it it while pushing the up or down
keys. (Up = darker / Down = lighter).

27) SHIFT 1
This key is used for shifting to the second key function. If a key has this second key
function, it is marked at its bottom with the same color as the "Shift 1" key.

28) SHIFT 2
This key is used for shifting to the third key function.

SHIFT 1 + SHIFT 2
These keys are used for shifting to the third key function.

SYNPOL® D 13
 USER’S MANUAL

29) Alphanumeric Keyboard

To the right of the keyboard and below the LEDs for “Alarm” and “Tripped”, there is an
alphanumeric keyboard. On this keyboard, there are keys that contain up to four different
symbols. These symbols can be used by alphanumeric inputs in the programming mode.
The numeric value for a number input (entry) will be called up immediately after pressing
a key. The alpha letters can be called up by using the “Shift 1” and “Shift 2” keys
according to the following representation. In case of a key combination, the “Shift” key
must be pushed first and then held down while the key from the alphanumeric keyboard is
pressed.

press key and hold & numerical key display

pressed
6
1
ABC 1

& 1
SHIFT 1 ABC A

SHIFT 2
& 1
ABC B

1
SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 & ABC C

14 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

1.3.3 Detailed Description of LC-Display Pages

Synpol®D shows with its LC-display several pages for giving the user additional information
about the operational status of the device. The LC-display is LED back lit. The intensity of the
back light can be set step by step with the keyboard combination “Shift 1” and “Light 1+2”
(See Chapter 1.3.2/17). The contrast of the LC-display can be adjusted with the key
combination “Shift 1” and the arrow keys “­ ” and “ ¯” (See Chapter 1.3.2 /26).

1.3.3.1 Operation Page

After a reset of the Synpol®D device, the operation page will appear in the LC–display. On
this page the most important information of the operational condition of the aggregate will be
shown. To enter this page, press the “Display” key several times until the operation page
appears:

To access Operation page:

key
AGGREG.No.:2 SYNPOL D DATE: 99.01.15
Display PRIORITY :3 TITLE TIME: 07:14.34
GRAPH

LOAD : 80% WORK.HOUR : 1287 h r

LOAD /NET0: 60% LOAD/h : 1256 kWh
STANDBY No: 4 LOAD/h t. : 134 kWh
MODE :AUTOM. LOAD/h re.: 312 var
SYNPOL D Status line

Pic. 1.3.3.1 Operation page

Description of the information available on the operation page.

1) AGGREG. No. :
The number of the aggregate. This number can be set with Parameter [6].
2) PRIORITY :
The priority of the aggregate. The priority has an influence on the start sequence of the
aggregate and can be changed on the menu page or an alternative via a monitor system.
3) SYNPOL®D TITLE :
The free programmable Synpol®D title can be set with Parameter [260] for the first line and
with Parameter [276] for the second line.
4) DATE / TIME :
The actual time and date, which can be preset with Parameters [1-5].
5) LOAD : xx %
The actual load of the generator expressed as a percentage.
6) LOAD /NETO : xx %
The relative load of all generators switched to the same busbar.

7) STAND BY:
SYNPOL® D 15
 USER’S MANUAL
The number of the stand-by aggregate next in the start sequence chain.
8) MODE:
The operation mode (Manual or Automatic) of the aggregate. In the automatic mode, the
remote controls of the aggregate are activated.
9) WORK.HOUR:
The count of the working hour counter can be preset in Parameter [11]. This counter is
active when the output operation (A21 CMA135) is on and will be indicated with a small
[r] behind the counter (r= running). The counter will be reset if the count value ecxeeds
[65535]h. In this case the counter starts counting from [0]h again.
10) LOAD / h:
The kilowatt-hour meter shows the actual consumption measured by Synpol®D. In
Parameter [7] the unit for the counter can be chosen -- either [kWh] or [MWh]. The
counter can be preset in Parameter [8].
11) LOAD / h t. :
The additional kilowatt-hour meter works in the same way as the counter above. (See Item
10.) With this counter, the user can execute temporary consumption measurments. The
counter can be preset in Parameter [9] and reset with the key combination “Shift 1” +
“Shift 2”+ “Clear”.
12) LOAD / h re :
This kilowatt-hour meter shows the reactive power measured by Synpol®D. The counter
can be preset with Parameter [10], and it corresponds to the same unit fixed with
Parameter[7].

13) SYNPOL® D status line:

The status line shows the actual operational state of the mainbreaker, the load sharing, the
power management and actual measured speed signal. During the start and stop phase in
this line, additional information will be issued. This information is listed on the following
table.

16 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

The following table shows the possible messages of the status line:

SYNPOL D status line description

Messages during start phase

498.START [preglow] speed: xxxx rpm Preglowing phase is active.

500.START [startvalve] speed: xxxx rpm Start valve is set.
502.START [breaktime] speed: xxxx rpm Break time is active.
503.START [running up] speed: xxxx rpm Running-up supervision time is active.
504.START[waiting f.take load] xxxx rpm Delay time for taking on the load.

505.START [synchr.working] : xxxx rpm Synchronizing time is active.

Messages during stop phase

511.STOP [delay stop] speed: xxxx rpm Stop delay time is active.

512.STOP [off w.loadreduction] xxxx rpm Load reduction is active.

512.STOP [cooling down] speed: xxxx rpm Cooling down phase is active.

513.STOP [running down] speed: xxxx rpm Running-down supervision time is active.

514.STOP [stop delay fixed] : xxxx rpm Delay time after falling below ignition speed.

Messages during normal operation

BREAKER:ON LOADSHAR:ON/S PM:OFF xxxx rpm

status of generator breaker:
BREAKER: ON Main breaker is closed.
BREAKER: OFF Main breaker is open.
status of automatic load sharing
LOADSHAR: OFF Automatic load sharing is switched off.
LOADSHAR: ON/S Symmetrical load sharing is switched on.
LOADSHAR: ON/A Asymmetrical load sharing is switched on.
status of power management
PM: ON Power management is switched on.
PM: OFF Power management is switched off.
speed [xxxx rpm] Shows the actual measured speed of the engine.

SYNPOL® D 17
 USER’S MANUAL

1.3.3.2 Menu Page

The menu page offers the user access to often-used variables without having to enter the
programming mode. On the right side of the menu page, the status of several controllers are
displayed. On the status line below the right side are the sources of the start and stop phases,
as well as the sources of speed regulation outputs “n>” and “n<”.

To access Menu page:

Press key

****** MENU ****** CONTROLLER OWN NET

PRIORITY [1..8]: 1 LOAD SHAR. ON/S ON
MENUE
ASYM.LOAD LIMIT: 60% FREQ.CTRL. ON OFF
LIGHT 1+2
ASY.POWERFACTOR: 80 POWERMAN. OFF OFF
RS232 SER.PORT : OFF POWERFACT. OFF OFF
[NOT IN USE] : OFF VOLT.CTRL. ON OFF
[NOT IN USE] : OFF START/STOP [ 1] [ 3]
[NOT IN USE] : OFF SPEED CTRL [X] [2/5]

Pic. 1.3.3.2 Menu page

Description of the information available on the menu page.

1. PRIORITY [0..9]:
The priority of the diesel aggregate. The priority has an influence on the start sequence of
the diesel in automatic mode. To change the priority, use the alphanumeric keys. Press the
“Acknowl.” key to set the value.
2. ASYM.LOAD LIMIT:
The set point for asymmetric load. In the asymmetrical load-sharing mode, this value is the
set point for the controller. To change the set point, use the alphanumeric keys. Press the
“Acknowl.” key to set the value.
If Parameter [59] (asym.range minimum) is set to “0”, the input E8 (Reverse Power Off)
can be used for changing the sign of the asymmetrical load limit. Thus, a power-take-in-
mode can be introduced and the generator can be used as a motor.
3. ASY. POWERFACTOR:
The set point for the power factor controller in an asymmetrical operation mode. To change
the set point, use the alphanumeric keys. Press the “Acknowl.” key to set the value. The
range for the set point is 0–99, which corresponds to a power factor of 0.00 – 0.99. Only
capacitve set point values are possible (capacitive generator = inductive consumer).
4. RS232 SER.PORT :
The ON/OFF switch for the RS232 serial interface. The RS232 interface is reserved for
transmitting Synpol®D parameters via PC-parameters monitor.

5. [NOT IN USE]
6. [NOT IN USE]
7. [NOT IN USE]

18 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

8. CONTROLLER [OWN] [NET]

The operational status of the controller listed on the following lines. The column [OWN]
shows the status of the controller for the displaying device, and the column [NET] shows
the operational status of all controllers in the same network.
9. LOAD SHAR. [OWN] [NET]
The operational status of automatic load sharing.
10. FREQ.CTRL. [OWN] [NET]
The operational status of the frequency static controller.
11. POWERMAN. [OWN] [NET]
The operational status of the power management.
12. POWERFACT. [OWN] [NET]
The operational status of the power factor controller.
13. VOLT.CTRL. [OWN] [NET]
The operational status of the voltage regulator.
14. START/STOP [ x ] [ x ]
The sources for start and stop phases. The numbers in the brackets correspond to the last
start and stop sources. The following table shows all possibe start and stop sources:

[number] START REQUEST STOP REQUEST

1 “START” key of keyboard “STOP” key of keyboard

2 “Immediate Start“ key of keyboard “Immediate stop” key of keyboard
3 Remote start Remote stop
(input E19 CMA135 Terminal 23) (input E20 CMA135 Terminal 24 )
4 Blackout start Blackout stop
(input E16 CMA135 Terminal 21) (See Parameter [520])
5 Start request due to load computer Breaker tripped without SynpolâD influence
Load computer (“breaker tripped mode” Parameter [517])
6 Power management Power management
7 Start next diesel sequence (NDE) caused by: Short circuit
· start failure (see Parameter [100-102].)
· alarm with priority 1-3
· function input (See Parameter[ 82].)
· keyboard combination “Shift1” +
“Shift 2” and “Start” keys
8 Monitor system (CAN communication) Monitor system (CAN communication)
9 Serial communication (RS422/485) Serial communication (RS422/485)
10 After start failure
11 Alarm with priority 1
12 Alarm with priority 2
13 Differential protection alarm

SYNPOL® D 19
 USER’S MANUAL

15. SPEED CTRL [ x ] [ y/z ]

The symbol in the first brackets [x] shows the actual status of the speed regulation outputs
(A1,2 CMA132 Terminals 38-40). The following can be displayed:

[+]: “speed higher” output is set (A1 CMA132 Terminal 38,39)

[ -]: “speed lower” output is set (A2 CMA132 Terminal 40,39)
[x]: no speed regulation output is set

In the other brackets [ y / z ] the source of the last speed regulation action will be triggered.
The [y] includes the source of the “speed higher” output (A1,CMA132), and [z] includes
the source of the “speed lower” output (A2,CMA132). The following table shows the
possible speed regulation sources:

[Number] SOURCE for speed higher regulation SOURCE for speed lower regulation
(N>) (N<)
1 Synchronizing unit Synchronizing unit
2 Automatic load sharing Automatic load sharing
3 Frequency-static-controller Frequency-static-controller
4 Speed control during start and stop phase Speed control during start and stop phase
5 OFF with load reduction
(input E3 CMA132 Terminal 23)
6 OFF with load reduction (during stop phase)

The number in the brackets [x], [y,z] can be reset with the key combination “Shift 1” +
“Shift2” + “Clear”.

20 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

1.3.3.3 Power Management Page

If a CAN communication is established, the power management page will offer an overview
of all generator panels controlled by Synpol®D. On the left side of the page, the most
important information concerning the power management of each generator panel, sorted by
its CAN identification (Parameter[51]), will be displayed.
To access Power Management page:
Press key

I. load cur. N M status rel. Load: 62%

LOAD CTRL. 1> 64 % 41 % 0 m sym.load asym.load: %
SERVICE 2: 60 % 40 % 0 a sym.load req. Load: %
3: 0 % 0 % 0 a running SG.reduct: %
4: 0 % 0 % 1 a stopped PM: status line
5: - - - - --- PM: ON / slave
6: - - - - --- start:3 in: - s
7: - - - - --- stop :2 in: - s

Pic. 1.3.3.3 Power Management page

Description of the information available on the power management page.

1. I. :
Identifier of the Synpol®D device. The information in the first column refers to the
identifier that can be set in Parameter [52]. The identifier is marked with the “>” symbol
(in this example: number 1).
2. load :
Actual load of the generator as a percentage.
3. cur. :
Actual current of the generator as a percentage.
4. N :
Net number (0-3). The net number can be set with the inputs E6 and E7 of Terminal Board
CMA132 and shows the Synpol®D devices that the diesel aggregate has loading to same
bus bar.
5. M :
Operational mode of the diesel aggregate: “a” = automatic / “m” = manual.
6. Status:
Additional information about each diesel aggregate. The following table shows the possible
text strings for the status line:

Status line Description

stopped Diesel aggregate is stopped.

running Diesel aggregate is turning; main breaker is not closed.
sym.load Main breaker is closed and symmetrical load sharing is in process.
asy.load Main breaker is closed and asymmetrical load sharing is in process.
M.B.clsd Main breaker is closed.
starting Start phase is active.
stopping Stop phase is active.

SYNPOL® D 21
 USER’S MANUAL
7. rel. Load :
Relative load of all generators loading to the same busbar.
8. asym.load :
Set point for asymmetrical load sharing. This set point can be fixed on the menu page or
via analog input of the Terminal Board CMA 137 (Terminals 19 and 20). The
asymmetrical set point will be displayed only if the asymmetrical load sharing is in process.
9. val. load :
Valid power in [kW] in the same network.
10. SG.reduct:
Not in use.
11. PM status line:
The PM status line shows the activities of the power management. Only the master of the
power management will activate the status line. The following table shows the possible
status information:

PM status line Description

PM: start limit Load limit to start next engine reached. (See Parameter [73].)
PM: low frequen. Limit for under frequency reached. (See Parameter [79].)
PM: tot.overload Limit for total overload reached. (See Parameter [77].)
PM: stop limit Load limit for stop one engine reached. (See Parameter [75].)
PM: start active Next diesel is in starting process. After this delay time, the next diesel will be
started. (See Parameter [85].)
PM: stop active Diesel in stopping process: after this delay time, the next diesel will be stopped.
(See Parameter[85].)
PM: start delay After the main breaker of the requested diesel is closed, this delay time has to be
passed before the master of the power management executes the next load
calculation.
PM: stop delay After the main breaker of the stopped diesel is opened, this delay time must be
passed before the master of the power management executes the next load
calculation.
PM: stop blocked Stopping a diesel is blocked via function input. (See Parameter [84].)

12. PM: [ON/OFF] / [master/slave] :

Power management operation status. PM: xx shows the ON/OFF status, and
“master/slave” shows the control status of the power management.
13. start: [x] in: [y] sec :
Start [x] shows the next diesel that will be started in case a starting condition is reached,
and [y] sec shows the delay time for the start order.
14. stop: [x] in: [y] sec :
Stop [x] shows the next diesel that will be stopped in case a stop condition is reached, and
[y] sec shows the delay time for the stop order.

22 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

1.3.3.4 Alarm Page

Synpol®D manages more then 50 alarms. If an alarm occurs, the alarm page will be activated
and the alarm text and number will be displayed. The alarms will be stored until the alarm
disappears and is acknowledged. In Chapter 1.4 all Synpol®D alarms are listed and described.

To access Alarm page

Press key

Nr. ALARM TEXT [LIMIT] TIME

ALARM
100. SHORT CIRCUIT L:[243]% T: 0 ms
EVENT

66. CAN COMMUNICATION [ BAD DATA FLOW ]

88. LUB OIL PRESSURE T: 5 s

Pic. 1.3.3.4 Alarm page

1.3.3.5 Service Page 1

The service page gives the user an overview of the Synpol®D-measured analog signal. Each
analog signal measured by an analog input will be newly calculated in accordance with the
Parameters [13 to 19]. The numbers calculated are shown on the display page.

LOAD CTRL.
To access Service Page 1: SHIFT &
1 SERVICE

U1: 228V U12: 394V I1: 570A 574 A

U2: 227V U23: 393V I2: 523A 552 A
U3: 225V U31: 392V I3: 555A 550 A
busbar: U12: 400V F: 50.34Hz
Ps : 338kVA DIFF.PROTECTION: ON
Pw : 271kW Id1: 571A 1% U1e: 229V
Pq(m): 0kvar Id2: 522A 0% U2e: 228V
Pq(c): 0kvar Id3: 556A 0% U3e: 228V

Pic. 1.3.3.5 Service page 1

SYNPOL® D 23
 USER’S MANUAL

Description of the display positions on the service page:

1. U1 - U3:
Generator star voltage L1 - L3, measured on CMA131 Terminals 7-9 (rms values).
2. U12,U23,U31:
Generator delta voltage measured by vector addition of the star voltage.
3. I 1 - I3 :
Generator current L1 - L3, measured on CMA131 Terminals 1-6 (rms value). Additional
current transformers are connected in a series for short-circuit measurement.
1. The first column shows the one-time measured current.
2. The second column shows the five-time measured current.
4. busbar: U12: xxxV F: xx.xx Hz
Busbar delta voltage and frequency L1 – L2, measured on CMA 131 Terminals 10 and 11.
5. Ps :
Calculated generator apparent power.
6. Pw:
Measured generator active power.
7. Pq(m):
Measured generator reactive power.
8. Pq(c):
Generator reactive power caluculated from apparent and active power.
9. DIFF.PROTECTION: ON/OFF:
Display of differential current (Parameter [49]).
10. Id1 - Id3:
Generator current L1 - L3, measured in the starpoint of the generator CMA133 Terminals
1-6. This is used to compare the generator current (Point 3) with the generator starpoint
current.
11. x%:
This column shows the difference between the generator current (Point 3) and that of the
generator starpoint current (Point 10) as a percentage.
12. U1e - U2e :
Star voltage of the earth-fault protection, measured on CMA133 Terminals 7-9 against
earth.

24 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

1.3.3.6 Service Page 2

Service page 2 is an additional page for the service staff. It offers an overview of the speed
signals, analog values and status indications of all digital function inputs and outputs.

LOAD CTRL.
SHIFT
To access Service page 2: 2 & SERVICE

SPEED SIGNAL [Rpm] [Hz] ANALOGOUS INPUTS

1.pickup 1 : 0 0 AN0: 0.51V Temp.
2.pickup 2 : 0 0 AN2: 5.48V Ubat:
3.tacho : 1495 49 AN3: 0.00V 22,5V
4.via volt.: 1501 50 start count : 845
max.speed: 1501 50 breaker cnt : 125
I:F1:0 F2:1 F3:0 F7:0 F19:0 F20:0 F21:1
O:F4:1 F5:0 F6:1 F8:1 F9 :0 F10:1 F11:0

Pic. 1.3.3.6 Service page 2

Discription of the display position on Service page 2.

1. SPEED SIGNAL [Rpm] [Hz]

1.1 pickup1 :
The signal of Pick-up 1, measured on CMA135 Terminals 26-28 and scaled with Parameter
[488].
1.2 pickup2 :
The signal of Pick-up 2, measured on CMA135 Terminals 29-31 and scaled with Parameter
[490].
1.3 Tacho :
The analog-measured speed signal (tachogenerator) on CMA135 Terminals 7-9 and scaled
with Parameter [486].
1.4 via volt. :
The speed signal measured through the generator voltage on CMA131 Terminals 7-9.
1.5 max.speed :
Highest value of all measured speed signals of the above five channels. This signal is used
in Synpol®D for all calculations and supervisory functions.

2. ANALOGOUS INPUTS
AN0, 2 and 3 show the measured analog values of Synpol®D. AN0 measures the internal
temperature of Synpol®D; AN2 measures the analog tachogenerator voltage.
AN3 is reserved for special functions; for example, “shaft generator low speed power”
(Parameter [63]) or “asymmetrical load set point via analog input” (Parameter[62]). The
adjusting factor for AN2 & AN3 are Parameters [582 and 583].

SYNPOL® D 25
 USER’S MANUAL

3. breaker cnt :
This counter counts the number of times the breaker has been closed. If this page is
selected, then the counter can be reset to zero with the key combination “Shift 1” + “Shift
2” + “Clear”.
4. start count :
This counter counts the number of start attempts. The counter value can be changed in
Parameter [7].
5. I. F1:[x] - F21:[y]
The programmable function inputs of Synpol®D
Example: F1:0 ----> Function 1 not set
F1:1 ----> Function 1 set
6. I. F4:[x] - F11:[y]
The programmable function outputs of Synpol®D. With the Parameters [160 to 238] of
Synpol®D software, the outputs can be combined.
Example: F4:0 ----> Function output 4 not set
F4:1 ----> Function output 4 set
7. Ubat:
Below this symbol the battery voltage will be displayed. The battery voltage is the supply
voltage of the Synpol device (-X1-connector). The measurement range is 24V +/- 40%.

1.3.3.7 Event Page

The event page stores all alarms of the alarm page. The difference between the two is that the
event page displays in its right column the time when alarms occurred. The event page stores
only the last 20 alarms. Number 1 shows the most recent alarm, and number 20 shows the
oldest. The page can be cleared with the key combination “SHIFT 1” + “SHIFT 2” +
“CLEAR”or by switching off the power supply to Synpol®D. In addition to alarms, events are
stored on the event page.

ALARM
SHIFT
To access event page: 1 & EVENT

No. EVENT NAME DATE TIME

1. 90.DIESEL ALARM 2 09.02.96 14:28.13
2. 68.LOAD1 REQUEST 09.02.96 14:30.25
3. 69.LOAD1 RELEASE 09.02.96 14:31.59

Pic. 1.3.3.7 Event page

26 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

1.3.3.8 Synchronizing Page

During synchronization, all information about synchronization can be found on this page. The
page is called up automatically when the sychronization unit is activated via the input
“Synchron On” (E5 CMA132 Terminal 25) or through the key combination shown below:

ON / OFF
YES / NO
SHIFT
To access synchronization page: 1 & SYNCHRON

LOAD / NET0: 0% LOAD/h : 280 kWh

STANDBY NO : 0 LOAD/h t. : 280 kWh
MODE :MANUAL LOAD/h re.: 0 kva
BREAKER: OFF LOADSH: OFF PM:ON 1550 rpm
Synchronization activ
( ¬ g ®
df : 0.35 Hz blocked Ugen : 95 %
angle : 31 deg n< dU : 7 V

Pic. 1.3.3.8 Synchronization page

Through the same key combination as shown above or through the release of input E5, the
synchronization page can be cleared.

Description of the display positions on the synchronization page:

1. df : 0.35 Hz
The difference in frequency between the generator and network.
2. angle : 31 deg
The difference in phases between the generator and network in degrees.
3. Ugen : 95%
The difference in percentage from generator voltage to network voltage.
4. dU : 7V
The difference in voltage (actual value) from generator voltage to network voltage.
5. n>,n<
A speed-output impulse longer than 15 msec will be displayed by “n>” for increases in
speed, and “n<” for decreases in speed.
6. status: “blocked”
The status “blocked” will be displayed if it is not allowed to switch on the main breaker
(e.g. the difference of frequency or voltage is too great). The synchronizing unit will be
blocked as well if the alarm “65. WRONG ROTATING FIELD SEQUENCE“ occurs.

SYNPOL® D 27
 USER’S MANUAL

1.3.4 Keyboard -- Key Assignments

Additional functions of Synpol®D not described on the keyboard are available by using the
shift keys (colored yellow). These additional functions, as well as other Synpol®D functions,
are described on the table below. The functions described in gray blocks are for service staff
only and should not used in normal operation.

Key combination Key- Description

Function

START START Activates the start phase.

IMMEDIATE
SHIFT 1 START IMMEDIATE Activates the start phase without pre-glowing.
IMMEDIATE START
SHIFT 2 START For service use: Sends from the power management
IMMEDIATE
system a start impulse (NDE2) over the CAN bus.
SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 START For service use: Sends a “Start next Diesel” impulse
IMMEDIATE
(NDE) over the CAN bus.
STOP STOP Activates stop phase.
IMMEDIATE
SHIFT 1 STOP IMMEDIATE Activates emergency stop phase (without “Cooling-
IMMEDIATE STOP down Phase”).
SHIFT 2 STOP For service use: Sends a “Stop next Diesel” impulse
IMMEDIATE
(NDO2) over the CAN bus.
MAN. MAN. Changes from automatic to manual
SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 MAN. For service use: Attention! Attention! This will
change all parameters to workshop settings.

AUTOM. AUTOM. Changes from manual to automatic.

ACTUAL ACTUAL Shows actual values in LE-displays (rms
PERCENT
indications).
SHIFT 1 ACTUAL PERCENT Shows percentage values in LE-displays (rms
PERCENT
indications). (See Chapter 1.3.1.)
ACKNOWL. ACKNOWL. Acknowledges alarms. Also used for entering new
parameters.
PROG. ®
PROG. Accesses the programming mode for Synpol D.
RESET
SHIFT 1 PROG. RESET Synpol®D Software reset.
RESET
MENU MENU Accesses the Menu page.
LIGHT1+2
SHIFT 1 MENU LIGHT 1 Adjusts the back light of LC-display.
LIGHT1+2
SHIFT 2 MENU LIGHT 2 Adjusts the intensity of LE-displays.
LIGHT1+2
ON / OFF
YES/ NO
ON / OFF On /Off selection
SYNCHRON YES / NO
SHIFT 1 ON / OFF
YES / NO
SYNCHRON Starts the synchronization procedure. (See Chapter
SYNCHRON
1.3.3.8.)
SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 ON / OFF
YES / NO For service use: Disconnects the serial
SYNCHRON
communication of processor cards.
LOAD CTRL. LOAD CTRL. Accesses the Power Management page. (See
SERVICE
Chapter 1.3.3.3.)
SHIFT 1 LOAD CTRL. SERVICE Accesses Service page 1. (See Chapter 1.3.3.5.)
SERVICE

28 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL
DISPLAY DISPLAY Accesses Operation page.
GRAPH
(See Chapter 1.3.3.1.)
SHIFT 1 DISPLAY GRAPH No function
GRAPH
SHIFT 2 DISPLAY Accesses Service page 2. (See Chapter 1.3.3.6.)
GRAPH
ALARM ALARM Accesses the Alarm page.
EVENT
(See Chapter 1.3.3.4.)
SHIFT 1 ALARM EVENT Accesses the Event page.
EVENT
(See Chapter 1.3.3.4.)
· Cursor moves upward in the Event, Menu, and
é é
CONTRAST
Programming pages.
· For service use: Reset of Event [7] for testing the
Synpol®D periphery.
· Cursor moves downward in the Event, Menu, and
ê ê
CONTRAST
Programming pages.
· For service use: Reset of Event [7] for testing the
Synpol®D periphery.
SHIFT 1 é Makes LC-display contrast darker.
CONTRAST CONTRAST
SHIFT 1 ê Makes LC-display contrast lighter.
CONTRAST CONTRAST
SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 BLANK For service use: Shows on Row 8 of the Power
.
Management page the numbers of resets of the CPU
/ card.
SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 0 For service use: Reset of the seconds of the clock.
+ CLEAR · Clears the display.
CLEAR
-
· For service use: Sends “No Alarm” over the
CAN bus to the monitor system.
SHIFT 2 + For service use: The key combination depends on
CLEAR which display page is accessed.
-
In service mode:
· Also resets the working power counter in the
RAM.
Resets the CPU reset counter and check-sum-failure
counter.
SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 + Event Page:
CLEAR · Cancels all events
- Service page:
· Resets the kWh counter (Parameter [9])
On all pages:
· Resets the “Speed ctrl” (See Chapter 1.3.3.2.)
· Resets the CAN Statistic counter of Service
page 3.

SYNPOL® D 29
 USER’S MANUAL

1.4 Synpol®D Alarms

Synpol®D manages more than 50 alarms of the generator protection, diesel control and other
supervisory devices. If an alarm occurs, then the alarm page will be automatically called up
and the alarm text displayed.

In the following table, all possible alarms are explained. Details provided include the event
number, text explanation, possibilities for programming alarms, relay output settings on the
output cards, and the setting of start or stop alarm activations.
s s d
Para- Outputs t t e
Alarm text with alarm number (event no.) meter A o a
r
l
a
A A A A 11 A p t y
4 5 6 10 26
60. CAN-COMMUNICATION [TOTAL ERROR] [51]- X 1
No communication possible over the CAN. 2
[54] 0
61. CAN-COMMUNICATION [NODE ERROR] [53] X 1
Numbers of network knots in the CAN – 2
communication are wrong. 0
62. SHORT CIRCUIT SAFETY DEVICE CMA131 X p
Short-circuit release of the safety device. DIP-
Switch
Delay time and level can be set via dip
switch on the CMA 131.
63. WIREFAULT OFF RELAY - X 1
Wirefault alarm for the main breaker off 2
relay. (A11 CMA132 Terminals x,y). 0
64. WIREFAULT BREAKER ON/PLUG H - X 1
Connection of Terminal Board CMA131 and 2
CMA132 via plug H is broken or there is no 0
feedback from main breaker on (input E2).
65. WRONG ROTATING FIELD SEQUENCE - X 1
Wrong rotating field sequence measured via 2
generator voltage on CMA131 L1-L3. 0
66. CAN-COMMUNICATION[BAD DATA FLOW] - X 1
Fault in communication via CAN bus. 2
0
67. BREAKER TRIPPED SEE PARAM.[517] [517] X X 0
Generator breaker tripped in automatic mode =2
without command from Synpol®D.
80. NO RPM-SIGNAL [485]- X X 4
No RPM signal measured via tachogenerator [490]
or Pick-up systems if generator is excited.
81. STARTFAILURE -start time [498] [496]- X X X X 0
-running up [503] [508]
-synchron.time[505]
Start failure of the diesel aggregate
appears when:
-start time [498] – the diesel aggregate
does not reach the ignition speed after
making the start attempts according to
Parameter [496].

30 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL
s s d
Para- Outputs t t e
Alarm text with alarm number (event no.) meter A o a
r
l
a
A A A A 11 A p t y
4 5 6 10 26
-running up [503] – the speed of the
diesel aggregate is higher than the
ignition speed, and the diesel aggregate
does not reach the nominal speed set in
Parameter [503].
-synchron.time[505] – the synchronizing
time exceeds the time limit set in
Parameter[505].
82. STOPFAILURE -running down [514] [511]- X X
A stop signal is given and the diesel [516]
aggregate does not reach the ignition speed
in the supervising time set in Parameter[514].
83. stop abort 515 [515] X
stopping phase aborted see Parameter [515]
86. NO STARTRELEASE[CMA135 INPUT 19] X X 0
No Start Release via input E29.
88. DIESEL ALARM 1 [533]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 1 is given via input E21 [536]
CMA135 Terminal 11. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[292].
89. DIESEL ALARM 2 [537]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 2 is given via input E22 [540]
CMA135 Terminal 12. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[308].
90. DIESEL ALARM 3 [541]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 3 is given via input E23 [544]
CMA135 Terminal 13. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[324].
91. DIESEL ALARM 4 [545]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 4 is given via input E24 [548]
CMA135 Terminal 14. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[340].
92. DIESEL ALARM 5 [549]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 5 is given via input E25 [552]
CMA135 Terminal 15. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[356].
93. DIESEL ALARM 6 [553]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 6 is given via input E26 [556]
CMA135 Terminal 16. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[372].
94. DIESEL ALARM 7 [557]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 7 is given via input E27 [560]
CMA135 Terminal 17. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[388].
95. DIESEL ALARM 8 [561]- X X p p
A binary Alarm 8 is given via input E28 [564]
CMA135 Terminal 18. The alarm text can be
set in Parameter[404].
96. DIESEL ALARM 9 [INPUT WIREFAULT 1..8] [565]- X X p p
Wirefault of alarm input 1 to 8. After the [567]
alarm text, one or more of the numbers with
a wirefault will be shown.

97. DIESEL ALARM 10 [OUTPUT WIREFAULT sta/stop ] [568]- X X p p

SYNPOL® D 31
 USER’S MANUAL
s s d
Para- Outputs t t e
Alarm text with alarm number (event no.) meter A o a
r
l
a
A A A A 11 A p t y
4 5 6 10 26
Wirefault for the valve outputs on CMA135 [570]
Terminals 1-6. After the alarm text,
„start“ or „stop“ will be shown for a
wirefault in a start or stop valve.
98. DIESEL ALARM 11 [OVERSPEED] [571]- X X p p
Speed exceeds the over-speed limet set in [573]
Parameter[495].
99. DIESEL ALARM 12 [TACHO FAILURE] [574]- X X p p
The speed variation of Pick-up, [576]
tachogenerator or frequency exceeds the
limit set in Parameter[491].
100 SHORT CIRCUIT L:[ ]% T: ms [100]- X X X X X p
Occurrence of short circuit. [101]
102 SHORT CIRCUIT&REV.L:[ ]% T: ms [102]- X X X X X p
Occurrence of short circuit and reverse [103]
power.
104 .PREL.SHRT CIRCUIT L:[ ]% T: ms [104]- X p
Occurrence of short circuit pre-alarm. [105]
106 .OVERCURRENT 1.ST. L:[ ]% T: s [106]- X X X p
Occurrence of generator overcurrent first [107]
stage.
108 .OVERCURRENT 2.ST. L:[ ]% T: s [108]- X X X p
Occurrence of generator overcurrent second [109]
stage.
110 .OVERCURRENT 3.ST. L:[ ]% T: s [110]- X X X p
Occurrence of generator overcurrent third [111]
stage.
112 .N.C.CURRENT 1.ST. L:[ ]% T: s [112]- X X p
Occurrence of non-essential consumer trip [113]
first stage.
114 .N.C CURRENT 2.ST. L:[ ]% T: s [114]- X p
Occurrence of non-essential consumer trip [115]
second stage.
116 .N.C.CURRENT 3.ST. L:[ ]% T: s [116]- X p
Occurrence of non-essential consumer trip [117]
third stage.
118 .REV. ACTIV POWER L:[ ]% T: s [118]- X X X p
Occurrence of reverse active power. [119]
120 .HIGH ACTIV POWER L:[ ]% T: s [120]- X X p
Occurrence of high active power. [121]
122 .OVERVOLTAGE 1.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [122]- X p
Occurrence of overvoltage first stage. [123]
124 .OVERVOLTAGE 2.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [124]- X X X p
Occurrence of overvoltage second stage. [125]
126 .UNDERVOLTAGE 1.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [126]- X p
Occurrence of undervoltage first stage. [127]
128 .UNDERVOLTAGE 2.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [128]- X p
Occurrence of undervoltage second stage. [129]
130 .OVERFREQEN. 1.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [130]- X p
Occurrence of overfrequency first stage. [131]
132 .OVERFREQEN. 2.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [132]- X p
Occurrence of overfrequency second stage. [133]
134 .UNDERFREQEN. 1.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [134] X X p
Occurrence of underfrequency first stage. [135]

32 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL
s s d
Para- Outputs t t e
Alarm text with alarm number (event no.) meter A o a
r
l
a
A A A A 11 A p t y
4 5 6 10 26
136 .UNDERFREQEN. 2.ST.L:[ ]% T: s [136]- X X X p
Occurrence of underfrequency second stage. [137]
138 .ASYMMET.CURRENT L:[ ]% T: s [138]- X p
Occurrence of asymmetric current. [139]
140 .ASYMMET.VOLTAGE L:[ ]% T: s [140]- X p
Occurrence of asymmetric voltage. [141]
142 .DIFF.PROTEC.MB OP L:[ ]% T: ms [142]- X X X X X p
Occurrence of differential protection trip [143]
in case the main breaker is opened.
144 .DIFF.PROTEC.MB CL L:[ ]% T: ms [144]- X X X X X p
Occurrence of differential protection trip [145]
in case the main breaker is closed.
146 .EARTH FAULT MB OP L:[ ]% T: s [146]- X p
Occurrence of earth fault in case the main [147]
breaker is opened.
148 .EARTH FAULT MB CL L:[ ]% T: s [148]- X p
Occurrence of earth fault in case the main [149]
breaker is closed.
150 .GROUND OVERCURR. L:[ ]% T: s [150]- X p
Neutral line current. [151]
154 .C.T. WIRE BROKEN L:[ ]% T: s [154]- X p
Occurrence in case of a disconnection of a [155]
current transformer.
156 .OVER-EXCITATION L:[ ]% T: s [156]- X p
Over excitation U/F>. [157]
158 .NEGATIVE SEQUENCE L:[ ]% T: s [158]- X p
Reverse sequence. [159]

SYNPOL® D 33
 USER’S MANUAL

Description of Text

Columns:
· Alarm text with alarm numbers contains the text and the event number
that appear after an alarm is displayed in the LC-display. The event
number can also be used to program a function output.
· Parameters are shown that have influence on the alarms.
· Outputs are shown that have influence on the alarms.
· Stop shows the alarms that initiate a stop procedure.
· Start shows the alarms that initiate a stand-by start of the next
diesel aggregate with the highest priority.
· Delay shows the delay time for the alarms (values are in seconds).

Abbreviated explanation:
· p : Parameter

34 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL

1.5 ANSI and IEC Codes for Synpol®D

Synpol®D provides many safety devices, which are described in ANSI (IEEE C37.2) standard.
The following table shows the ANSI-safety devices that can be activated with Synpol®D.

ANSI (IEEE C37.2) IEC 617 SYNPOL D

ANSI Description IEC Detailed information Service
Code Symbol Param./ Manual page
Events
2 Time-relay starting or Synpol D
closing
- time relay in a
switching sequence
- see relays 62 and 79
3 Checking or Synpol D
interlocking relay
12 Overspeed device Overspeed device [495] 29,34,35
n > [571]
[572]
[573]
14 Underspeed device Underspeed device [523] 32
n <

21 Distance relay Underimpedance relay Event 44

-operation based -under-reactance X < [620]
impedance Z Z <
-admittance Y or possible too
reactance X -see loss of
excitation
24 Overexcitation relay Overexcitation relay [156] 28,44
-inverse, step or U/f /Event
definite > [620]
time function
-operation based on
V/Hz principle
25 Sync-check relay Synchronizing [42]- 22
SYNC (check)relay [47]
25A Automatic Output: 22
synchronizing relay A3
26 Apparatus thermal Apparatus thermal Synpol D
device Å > device
-general over or Å <
undertemperature
-other than 49
27 Undervoltage relay Undervoltage relay [126] 27
[128]
U<
32 Power relay Reverse power relay [118] 27
P ¬ - adjustable definite

time operation
37 Undercurrent or Undercurrent or – [525] 32
underpower relay I < power relay [526]
- adjustable definite

time operation
P <

SYNPOL® D 35
 USER’S MANUAL
ANSI (IEEE C37.2) IEC 617 SYNPOL D
ANSI Description IEC Detailed information Service
Code Symbol Param./ Manual page
Events
40 Loss of field relay Loss of excitation [620] 44
-based on field dc- IF < relay
current -based on field dc-
measurement or current measurement
excessive
reactive component of or excessive
X < reactive component
reactive current of reactive current
(or under reactance)

36 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL
ANSI (IEEE C37.2) IEC 617 SYNPOL D
ANSI Description IEC Detailed information Service
Code Symbol Param./ Manual page
Events
46 Phase balance/ Unbalance load relay [138] 28
Sequence I relay -unbalance phase
-incurrent phase DI current + Alarm 65
sequence (unbalance load)
or unbalance current Õ relay
IL
relay
46N Negative sequence Negative sequence [158] 26
overcurrent I2> overcurrent

47 Wrong rotating Wrong rotating field Event Synpol D

sequence sequence [65]

50 Instantaneous Instantaneous [100]- 26

overcurrent relay or overcurrent relay [104]
rate-of-rise relay I >>

50BF Breaker tripped Current detection

failure after breaker tripped
(A11)
51 Time overcurrent relay Time Overcurrent [106]- 27
relay [110]
3I> -low set inverse time

operation
3I>> -adjustable high set
definite time
operation
51GN Ground overcurrent Ground overcurrent [150] 28
SI123
>

51/ Voltage restrained Voltage restrained Event 44

27R time overcurrent relay I>Ip time overcurrent [625]
-time overcurrent relay
relay with pick-up -overcurrent pick-up
adjusted by level decreases when
undervoltage function
voltage
decreases
-adjustable high set
definite time
operation
55 Power factor relay Power factor relay [528] 32
-operates if pf slips [529]
outside operating Cosj
area
59 Overvoltage relay Overvoltage relay [27] 21,27
-high set [28]
U >> instantaneous [122]
U > -adjustable low set [124]
definite time
59N Ground overvoltage Ground overvoltage [146] 28
relay U^> relay [148]
= -adjustable definite
time operation
60FL Voltage transformer Voltage transformer
failure failure relay

SYNPOL® D 37
 USER’S MANUAL
ANSI (IEEE C37.2) IEC 617 SYNPOL D
ANSI Description IEC Detailed information Service
Code Symbol Param./ Manual page
Events
67 Directional Directional [102] 26
overcurrent relay overcurrent relay
I> -follows the
Õ amplitude and the
direction of one
phase current

38 SYNPOL® D
 USER'S MANUAL
ANSI (IEEE C37.2) IEC 617 SYNPOL D
ANSI Description IEC Detailed information Service
Code Symbol Param./ Manual page
Events
81 Frequency relay Frequency relay [130] 27
-under and [132]
f < overfrequency [134]
f > function [136]
-adjustable definite
time operation

{
86 Lockout relay Generator alarms
[100],[102],[104],
[142]&[144]will be
stored in non
volatile memory of
Synpol D.
87 Differential relay Differential relay [142] 28
-normally high -normally high [144]
impedance type 3Id> impedance type
90 Regulating device Voltage regulator [592] 37
-voltage regulator [593]
U <> [594]
[595]
94 Tripping or trip-free Breaker tripped relay Output A11
relay 1>0 A11

SYNPOL® D 39
 USER’S MANUAL
1.6 Diagrams of the starting and stopping phases

The following two diagrams show the start and stop sequences. Shown in brackets are the
parameters that have influence on the start or stop sequences.

Pic. 1.5 Diagram of Start Sequence

40 SYNPOL® D
 USER’S MANUAL

Pic. 1.5.1 Diagram of Stop Sequence

SYNPOL® D 41
 USER’S MANUAL

2. Power Management
The power management function in Synpol®D controls and coordinates the load sharing on a
busbar from several parallel running diesel aggregates. The Synpol®D can manage a
maximum of four independent networks (0-3) separated by tiebreakers. Each network works
on its own power management control simultaneously with other networks. The power
management contains the load-depending start and stop, as well as the symmetrical load
sharing of the diesel aggregate. This means all aggregates will share their load in such a way
as to have the same percentage of their own nominal-rated power supplied to the same
network.

Besides symmetrical load sharing, Synpol®D can switch to an asymmetrical load-sharing work
mode. In this mode, the user can set the aggregate to a fixed load.

The power management function also contains an automatic frequence regulator. This
regulator can be set to a constant frequency static control. The final mode in the power
management system is the load controller. Depending on the load of a big consumer, the load
controller coordinates the switching on of big consumers by calculating the spare load on the
network, or, if the spare load is insufficient, by starting one or two additional diesel
aggregates.

To activate power management and load sharing, it is necessary to connect all Synpol®D
devices to the CAN bus. This two-wire bus communication is the only connection between
Synpol®D units.

2.1 Load depending starting and stopping of the diesel aggregates

The centerpiece of the power management system is the load-depending start and stop of the
diesel aggregate in island operation. For this function, pressing the “Load Control” key will
call up a display of various status indicators for the most important activities of the complete
power management system. The settings for the load-depending start and stop control are the
Parameters numbered [10 to 87]. Other settings on the display page are the priority settings of
the diesel aggregates. Also, the user can determine if a stop blocking was selected by a
function input.
Power management operation is a software option. To activate this option, a code number
must be set during the programming procedure.

2.2 Symmetrical load sharing

When several diesel generator sets are working parallel on the same busbar, an automatic load
sharing will be activated. The load sharing of each individual diesel aggregate will be
activated in such a way that the relative active power of each generator set will correspond to
the average active power of all running diesel generators. The output of the load-sharing
regulator will go to each speed-setting device of the diesel aggregate. The load-sharing
regulator works as a three-step regulator. The parameter settings are found on [55 to 57]. The
break time is set at Parameter [55]; pulse time at [56], and the dead zone for the regulator is
set at Parameter [57]. To block the load-sharing function, the input “Load Sharing OFF” can
be set on E4 CMA132 Terminal 24. Note that if the load sharing on one Synpol®D is blocked,
then it will also be blocked for all Synpols running on the same network. In case of Synpol®D
communication error (CAN-Bus) the load sharing will be blocked as well.

42 SYNPOL® D
 USER’S MANUAL

The load-sharing regulator output is given by signals “speed higher” or “speed lower”. If the
frequency goes below the nominal-rated frequency, then the regulator will stop to give outputs
to lower the speed to prevent an under-frequency tripping caused by the fault of one diesel
speed controller or a fuel-oil blockage.

The following diagram shows the requirements for activating the symmetrical load sharing:

Main Breaker: ON
E2 (CMA132.22)

Input: load sharing OFF CAN-Bus: ON

E4 (CMA132.24) Parameter[51]=1

Input: OFF with load red.

E3 CMA132.23) &
& Symmetrical
Load sharing :ON
Start-/Stopphase aktive

Within CAN communication:

No load sharing off command

Fun.Input:Asym.Load request
Parameter [58] or [589]

Actual frequency >=

nominal frequency

Pic. 2.2 Requirements for symmetrical load sharing

2.3 Asymmetrical load sharing

As well as symmetrical load sharing, Synpol®D offers asymmetrical load sharing. In this mode
the reference value of the load regulator is not the load average of all connected diesel
aggregates, but rather it is a fixed reference that can be set on the menu page via the Synpol®D
monitor system or through the analog input (CMA 137 Terminals 19 and 20). If one generator
is running as a motor, then the input E8 (reverse power off) must be set. The asymmetrical
load reference will set to the reverse value. For this operational mode, the Parameter [59]
(asymmetrical range minimum) must be set to zero. To switch on the asymmetrical load
sharing, the function input must be used. The input numbers must be set in Parameter [58].
All diesels, except one that must remain in symmetrical load sharing, can be switched on to
the asymmetrical load sharing mode.

Synpol®D offers a special mode for the asymmetrical load sharing of one or more diesel
aggregates so that the remaining diesels (one or more) will not run in a lower load as set in
Parameter [590]. This special mode can be set in the Parameters [588 to 591].

SYNPOL® D 43
 USER’S MANUAL

The following diagram shows the requirements for activating the asymmetrical load sharing:

Main Breaker: ON
E2 (CMA132.22) Diesel aggregates within
load limits
Param.[59] & [60]
Input: load sharing OFF
E4 (CMA132.24) &
CAN-Bus:
ON
Input: OFF with load red. Param.[51]=1
E3 (CMA132.23)
&
/ Asymmetrical
Start-/Stopphase aktive Load sharing :ON

Fun.Input:Asym.Load request &

Parameter [58] or [589] CAN-Bus:
OFF
Param.[51]=0
Min. one Synpol with
sym. loadsharing: ON
/
Mains parallel operation
Parameter[581]

Pic. 2.3 Requirement for asymmetrical load sharing

2.3.1 Asymmetric Controller

The asymmetric controller is an extension of asymmetrical load sharing by a supervisory

function. In a board net with a shaft generator and auxiliary engines, the asymmetric controller
runs either the shaft generator or the auxiliary engines in asymmetrical load mode. The
asymmetric controller has four different modes:

Mode 1: The shaft generator runs in asymmetrical load-sharing mode with the shaft
generator working as a generator.
Mode 2: The auxiliary engines run in asymmetrical load-sharing mode.
Mode 3: The shaft generator runs in asymmetrical load-sharing mode with the shaft
generator working as a motor (power-take-in).
Mode 4: The auxiliary engines run in asymmetrical load-sharing mode.

When the (Parameter [588] = 1), the asymmetric controller is switched to Modes 1 and 2.
When the (Parameter [588] = 2) the asymmetric controller is switched to Modes 3 and 4. After
the asymmetric controller is turned on via a function input (defined by Parameter [589]), the
controller starts working by setting the shaft generator into asymmetrical load-sharing mode.
The shaft generator will be set to its asymmetrical load-sharing setpoint, which is fixed in the
menu page. If the asymmetric controller is running in Mode 1 and an auxiliary engine falls
below the load limit which is set with Parameter [590], then after the delay time (Parameter
[591]), the asymmetric controller will switch into Mode 2. If Mode 3 is active and an auxiliary
engine exceeds the limit set with Parameter [590], then the asymmetric controller will switch

44 SYNPOL® D
 USER’S MANUAL
into Mode 4. The following diagrams shows the mode of operation of the asymmetric
controller. On the left side the controller operates between Modes 1 and 2 (Parameter
[588]=1) and on the right side, between Modes 3 and 4 (Parameter[588]=2).

SYNPOL® D 45
 USER’S MANUAL

46 SYNPOL® D
 USER’S MANUAL

Asym. Controller start Asym. Controller start

Via function input [589] Via function input [589]

SG: asym.load [mode 1] SG: asym.load [mode 3]

(SG running as generator) (SG running as motor)

No No
DG load < min.load DG load > max.load
Param.[590] Param.[590]

Yes Yes

No No
Time delay passed Time delay passed
Param.[591] Param.[591]

Yes Yes

DG: asym.load [mode 2] DG: asym.load [mode 4]

No No
SG load > asym.setpoint SG load > asym.setpoint
Set in Menu page Set in Menu page

Yes Yes

No No
Time delay passed Time delay passed
Param.[591] Param.[591]

Yes Yes

SG: shaft generator; DG: diesel generator

Pic. 2.3.1 Asymmetric controller mode of operation

2.4 Frequency static controller

The frequency static regulator controls the frequency of all diesel aggregates in the network.
The set points of the regulator are the Parameters [65 and 66]. Parameter [65] is the set point
for the idle frequency and Parameter [66] is the set point for the frequency under full load. If a
difference between the reference setting and the actual value appears, then the frequency static
regulator will activate the outputs for the speed setting. The frequency static regulator itself
operates as a three-step controller with the Parameter settings [67 to 69]. If the frequency
static controller has to run separately from the load sharing, the Parameter [579] can be set. To
switch off the frequency static regulator, a function input can be used and the numbers of the
function input can be set in Parameter [64].

SYNPOL® D 47
 USER’S MANUAL

The following diagram shows the requirements for activating the frequency static regulator:

Main breaker: ON
Input E2, CMA132 Termina 22 Load sharing: ON

Input: Frequency regulator OFF

Input Exx Parameter [64] &
Input: A.C.B. Off with load reduction
Input E3, CMA132 Terminal 23 Frequency
/ regulator: ON

Start or Stop phase active &

All Synpol frequency regulator ON Load sharing: OFF
Parameter [64]
&
Independent frequency
CAN- Bus: ON regulator operation
Parameter [51] = 1 and Parameter [579] = 1
no communication failure /
CAN- Bus: OFF

Pic. 2.4 Requirements for frequency regulator

2.5 Load Calculator

The load calculator coordinates and controls the start release of big consumers in the same
network. Each Synpol®D can control two big consumers. The requests of big consumers are
given to a function input set in Parameters [88 and 90] and the release is given to a function
output through Parameters [18 and 19]. If a request is set to an input function, then the load
calculator compares the ordered power set in Parameters [89 and 91] to the remaining spare
load of the network. If the required load is less than the remaining spare load, then a release
signal will be given through the output immediately. If the required load is higher than the
remaining spare load on the network, then one, or if necessary, two additional diesel generator
sets will be started. After the diesel generator sets are connected to the network, a release

48 SYNPOL® D
 USER’S MANUAL
signal will be given through the output. In this case the release signal can be delayed with
Parameter [86].

SYNPOL® D 49