CGCM - Manual - Eng

Combined
Generator Control
Module
1407-CGCM
User Manual
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Table of Contents
General Information Chapter 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Functional Description Chapter 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Installation Chapter 3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Connection Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Communication Connectors and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Configuration Chapter 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Initial Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Preliminary Tests to Verify ControlNet to
CGCM Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Excitation Performance Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Exciter Diode Monitor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Cross Current Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Synchronization Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Troubleshooting Chapter 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Using ControlNet Chapter 6

CGCM Configuration and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Configuring the 1407-CGCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Device Interface Data Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
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Table of Contents ii
Time-Overcurrent Characteristic Appendix A

Curves General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Curve Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Time-Overcurrent Characteristic Curve Graphs . . . . . . . . . . A-2
CGCM Math Models Appendix B

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Synchronous Machine Terminal Voltage Transducer and Load
Compensator Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Voltage Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
VAR/Power Factor Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Volts-per-Hertz Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Soft Start Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Field Current Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
ControlNet Information Appendix C

ControlNet Application Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Index
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Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction The Combination Generator Control Module (CGCM) is a

microprocessor-based control and protection device intended for
generator power management. Programmability of system parameters,
regulation settings, and protective functions enable the CGCM to be
used in a wide range of applications
Features CGCM units have the following features and capabilities.
Functions
• Four excitation control modes

– Automatic voltage regulation (AVR)
– Manual or field current regulation (FCR)
– Power factor (PF)
– Reactive power (var)
• Soft start buildup with an adjustable ramp in AVR and FCR
control modes
• One adjustment range or pre-position setpoint for each control
mode
• Overexcitation (OEL) and underexcitation (UEL) limiting in AVR,
var, and PF control modes
• Underfrequency compensation (Volts/Hertz)
• Line Drop Compensation
• Autotracking between operating modes and between CGCM
units
• Automatic transfer to a backup CGCM unit in redundant systems
• Thirteen generator protection features
– Loss of excitation current
– Overexcitation voltage
– Generator overvoltage
– Generator undervoltage
– Loss of sensing
– Loss of permanent magnet generator (PMG/Operating Power)
– Reverse var
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– Overfrequency
– Underfrequency
– Reverse power
– Rotating diode monitor
– Phase rotation error
– Generator overcurrent
– Field current limit
• Generator paralleling with reactive droop compensation and
reactive differential compensation
• Synchronizing for 1 or 2 circuit breakers
• Generator Paralleling with real power load sharing
• Flash Memory
Inputs and Outputs
Inputs
• Single-phase or three-phase true rms generator voltage sensing

• Single-phase dual bus, three-phase single bus rms bus voltage
sensing
• Three-phase generator current sensing (1 or 5 ampere nominal)
• Single-phase cross current loop 1 or 5 A CT input
• Analog ±10 Vdc input provides proportional, remote control of
the setpoints
• DC power input
Outputs
• Pulse-width modulated output power stage rated at 15 amperes

• Open collector redundance relay output driver
• Open collector fault output driver
• Load sharing connection for use with Allen-Bradley 1402-LSM
Line SyncModule or compatible hardware
Configuration Interface
The configuration tool provides easy, fast, and accurate setup.

General Information 1-3
Communications Interfaces
The CGCM has three communication ports:
– Redundant ControlNet connector

– RS-232 port for dedicated communication with a redundant
CGCM
– RS-232 port for factory configuration and test (not for
customer use)
Application Introduction
In the typical application shown in Figure 1-1, the CGCM controls the
exciter field of a synchronous generator. CGCM operation, settings,
and safety setup procedures in this manual should be studied before
implementing your application.
Figure 1.1 Block Diagram of a Typical CGCM Application

Exciter Field and Chopper Pulse Width Modulated Power Stage
The exciter field requires dc current for excitation. Dc current is

provided to the exciter field by the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM)
power stage. Generator voltage is regulated by the CGCM sensing
generator voltage, var’s, or power factor, and adjusting the dc current
to the excitation field using the PWM. Manual field current regulation
(FCR) control is regulated by the CGCM internally sensing exciter field
current and adjusting the dc current to the excitation field using the
PWM stage.
Current Transformers
The CGCM senses current through current transformers installed in the

generator output leads. The CGCM monitors this current source for
metering purposes, regulating generator vars, regulating generator PF,
kW load sharing, and for protection purposes.
Generator Sensing Voltage Transformers
The CGCM senses generator voltage through voltage transformers

installed in the generator output leads. These transformers can be
single or three phase. The CGCM monitors this voltage for metering
purposes, regulating generator vars, regulating generator PF, and for
protection purposes.
Operating Power
Operating power for the pulse-width modulated (PWM) excitation

output is typically obtained from a PMG. Alternately, operating power
can be supplied through a power transformer.
Bus Sensing Transformers
The CGCM senses bus voltage through voltage transformers.

Depending upon the number of busses and the type of synchronizing
required there might be one or two sets of bus sensing transformers.
If dual bus synchronizing is required, the sensing transformer
configuration is limited to single-phase. The CGCM uses the bus
sensing transformers so that it can provide synchronization between

two busses by measuring appropriate reference bus and

synchronization parameters. Voltage matching between busses can
also be performed through measurement of these parameters. Control
and error parameters are provided to the generator governor for bus
synchronization and to the CGCM’s internal voltage regulator for
voltage synchronization.
Proportional Analog Input
This input allows the CGCM to be controlled remotely via a +/- 10 Vdc
control signal. This signal adjusts the operating point of the active
excitation control mode of the CGCM. A typical use for this input is
with a Power System Stabilizer where adjusting the regulation point of
the generator can create system stability during power system kW
swings.
Control Power
The CGCM operates from a nominal 24V dc power system. The CGCM
power supply will not be damated by reverse connection to the DC
power input.
Communications Ports
The CGCM provides three communication ports. These ports are the
factory calibration port, redundancy port, and ControlNet port.
Factory Calibration Port
The factory calibration port is not intended for use by anyone other
than qualified factory representatives.
Redundancy Port
The redundancy port allows one CGCM to communicate with a

redundant CGCM, allowing the redundant unit to auto-track the
primary unit’s control modes. Through this port, a redundant unit will
provide backup excitation in the event the primary unit fails.

ControlNet Port
The ControlNet port is used to interface with a logic controller.

Through this port, RSLogix 5000 facilitates programming of setpoints
and ranges. Control, metering, and protection settings are
communicated to the CGCM using this port. The CGCM is flash
programmable through this port.
The CGCM is incompatible with:
• 1770-KFC
• 1770-KFCD
• 1785-LxxC (PLC-5 models including 20/40/60/80)
• 1784-KTCX
• 1784-KTC
The CGCM is compatible with:
• 1770-KFC15
• 1770-KFCD15
• 1785-LxxC15 (PLC-5 models including 20/40/60/80)
• 1784-KTCX15
Redundancy Relay Output Driver
An open collector transistor output is used to transfer control of the

generator from the primary CGCM to the redundant CGCM in dual
CGCM systems.
Fault Output Driver
An open collector transistor output is used for annunciation when a

fault occurs. The user defines the condition for this output to
annunciate from a predetermined list of fault conditions.
Once configured, this operates independently of

IMPORTANT
ControlLogix program (including mode).

Load Sharing Output
Load sharing terminals are provided to ensure equal generator real

power sharing in multi-generator application. The CGCM supplies a
signal that is adjustable from zero to five volts dc onto the LS+
terminal. The maximum value, set as full-scale voltage, represents
one per unit real generator load. The rated kVA, using the rated
voltage and rated current, is the base for per unit calculations. The
generator may operate at any value below and including the full-scale
voltage. When operating in a parallel system, the CGCM monitors the
voltage on the LS+ terminal and compares it to the desired voltage it is
supplying to the other load sharing modules on the line. If the values
do not match, the CGCM can use the load share error value to adjust
the real load of the generator via the ControlNet communications and
a logic controller.
Specifications CGCM electrical and physical characteristics are listed in the following
tables.
Table 1.1 Control Power
Supply Burden
18 to 32V dc (24V dc Nominal) 30 W
Operating Power
Table 1.2 Input "PMG" Operating Power Requirements
Source Phases Wiring Configuration Voltage Frequency VA

PMG 1-Phase PMG-A & PMG-C Min: 79 Vrms Min: 50 Hz 3070
Max: 300 Vrms Max: 240 Hz
PMG 3-Phase Floating wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz 3070
Max: 300 Vrms L-L Max: 240 Hz
SE 1-Phase PMG-A & PMG-C Min: 79 Vrms Min: 50 Hz 3070
SE 3-Phase Floating wye Min: 137 Vrms Min: 50 Hz 3070

Table 1.2 Input "PMG" Operating Power Requirements
Source Phases Wiring Configuration Voltage Frequency VA

SE 3-Phase Gounded wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz 3070
(Grounded neutral) Max: 300 Vrms L-L Max: 240 Hz
SE 3-Phase Floating delta Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz 3070
SE 3-Phase Open delta, floating Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz 3070
Generator Voltage Sensing
Table 1.3 Generator Voltage Sensing Values
Phase Wiring Configs Grounded Voltage Frequency

Connection
Available
1-Phase V Gen A & V Gen C No Min: 57 Vrms Min: 20 Hz
3-Phase Floating wye No Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz
3-Phase Grounded wye Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz
3-Phase Open delta, grounded Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz
“B” phase Max: 150 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz
Generator Current Sensing
• Type: Three-phase plus cross current compensation input.

• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Range: 1 A or 5 A maximum continuous
• Burden: <0.1 VA per phase for metering CT’s
<2.5 VA per phase for crosscurrent inputs

Bus Voltage Sensing
Table 1.4 Bus Voltage Sensing Values
Phase Wiring Configs Grounded Voltage Frequency

Connection
Available
1-Phase V Bus A & V Bus C No Min: 57 Vrms Min: 20 Hz
3-Phase Floating wye No Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz
3-Phase Grounded wye Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz
3-Phase Open delta, grounded Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz
“B” phase Max: 150 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz
Auxiliary Input
Voltage Input
• Range: –10 to +10V dc

• Input Impedence: 20 ohms
Communication Ports
• ControlNet (CNet): ControlNet interface

• Redundancy port: DB9 Connector, 9600 baud, 8N1 (For
redundant CGCM use only.)
• Factory port: DB15 Connector, 9600 baud, 8N1 (Not for
customer use)
Remote Excitation Enable Input
• Voltage rating: 24V dc Nominal
Open Collector Outputs (Fault Relay and Redundancy Relay)
• Voltage Rating: 24V dc able to sink approximately 800 mA DC

Field Output
• Continuous Voltage:32, 63, 125 Vdc

• Continuous Current:15 Adc
10 Second Forcing
• Voltage:50, 100, or 200 Vdc

• Current:30 Adc
Minimum Field Resistance
• 32 Vdc:2.13 Ω
• 63 Vdc:4.2 Ω
• 125 Vdc8.3 Ω
Regulation
AVR Operating Mode
• Accuracy: ±0.25% over the load range at rated power factor and
constant generator frequency.
• Steady State Stability: ±0.1% at constant load and generator
frequency.
• Temperature Drift: The maximum error due to temperature drift
will be 0.005% of full scale per degrees Celcius for voltage and
current measurements and 0.010% of full scale per degree
Celcius for watt and Var measurements.
• V/Hz Characteristic: Slope from 0 to 3PU is adjustable in 0.1PU
increments. Two knees and two slopes are available.
• Response Time: <1 cycle
FCR Operating Mode
• Accuracy: ±1% of rated current. If field resistance < 20% and the
PMG is < 10%
Var Operating Mode
• Accuracy: ±0.4% of the nominal VA rating at the rated frequency.

Power Factor Mode
• Accuracy: ±0.02 PF of the PF setpoint for the real power

between 10 and 100% at the rated frequency.
Parallel Compensation
• Modes: Reactive Droop and Reactive Differential

(cross-current)(1)
• Droop Adjust Range:0 to 30%
• Accuracy:+ 0.3% of rated cross current input current
Line-Drop Compensation
• Range:0 to 10% of rated voltage in 0.1% increments.
Loss of Excitation
Pickup
• Range: 0.1 to 15A

• Increment: 0.1A
Time Delay
• Range: 0.1 to 9.9 seconds

• Increment: 0.1 seconds
Overexcitation Voltage Protection
Pickup
• Range:1 to 200 Vdc

• Increment:1 Vdc
Time Delay
• Range:0.1 to 30 seconds
• Increment:0.1 seconds
(1) Droop and metering CTs have a burden of less than 1 VA; crosscurrent is less than 3 VA/

Overcurrent Protection
Pickup
• Range:10% to 320% of rated generator current

• Increment:1%
• Accuracy:+ 2% rated current
Time Delay
• Characteristic:Inverse per ANSI C50.13 configurable (See

Appendix A)
Undervoltage Protection
Pickup
• Range:60% to 100% of rated generator voltage

• Increment1%
• Accuracy:+2% of rated voltage
Time Delay

• Accuracy:+0.1 seconds
Overvoltage Protection
Pickup
• Range: 100% to 140% of rated generator voltage

• Increment1%
• Accuracy:+ 2%
Time Delay

• Accuracy:+ 0.1 second

Loss of Sensing Protection
• Pickup:50% of rated generator voltage
Time Delay
• Range:0 to 30 seconds
• Increment:0.1 seconds

Loss of PMG
• Pickup:<10 Vac single-phase, < 50 VAC three-phase or an

imbalance greater than 20%
• Response time:<50 ms
Reverse Var
Pickup
• Pickup:1 to 100% of rated generator VA

• Increment:1%
• Accuracy:+ 2% rated VA
Time Delay

Over/Underfrequency
Pickup
• Range:30 to 70 Hz
• Increment:0.01 Hz
• Accuracy:+ 0.02 Hz
Time Delay

Reverse Power
Pickup:
• Range:1 to 100% of rated generator VA

• Increments:1%
• Accuracy+ 0.5% of rated VA

Time Delay:

Rotating Diode Monitor
Range
• Number of Generator Poles:0 to 24

• Number of Brushless exciter Poles:0 to 24
• Increment:2
• Fault Time Delay:0.1 to 300 Seconds
Ripple Threshold
• Open/Shorted Diode:0 to 100%

• Accuracy:1%
Open and Shorted Diode Inhibit Levels
• Range:0 to 100% or < 0.5 Adc Field Current, < 45 Hz Generator

Frequency, >70 Hz Generator Frequency
Phase Rotation Check
Pickup
• Range:67% of rated voltage

• Accuracy:+ 2% of rated voltage
Time Delay
• Range:1 second

Soft Start Function
Setting Range
• Soft Start initial voltage:0 to 90% of rated voltage in 1%

increments
• Soft Start Time:1 to 7,200 seconds in 1 second increments
Voltage Matching
• Accuracy:Generator rms voltage is matched with the rms bus

voltage to within ±0.5% of the generator voltage.
Overexcitation Limiting—On-Line
• Response time:<3 cycles
Level 1 Limiting
• Pickup Range:0 to 30.0 Adc

• Pickup Increment:0.1 Adc
• Time Range:0 to 10 seconds
• Time Increment:1 second
Level 2 Limiting
• Pickup Range:0 to 20.0 Adc

• Time Range:0 to 120 seconds
• Time Increment:1.0 second
Level 3 Limiting
• Pickup Range:0 to 15 Adc

• Time Range:continuous

Overexcitation Limiting - Off-Line
Pickup
• Range:0 to 15 Adc
• Increment:0.1 Adc
Time
• Range: 0 to 10 seconds
• Increment: 1 second
Underexcitation Limiting
Adjustment Range:
• Real Power:0 to 100% kW for each of 5 points

• Reactive Power:0 to 100% kvar for each of 5 points
Manual Excitation Control
• Range:0 to 15.0 Adc

• Increment:0.1 Adc
Metering
Generator Voltage
• Range:57 to 208 Vac

• Accuracy:0.2% (50/60 Hz)
Generator Current
• Range:0 to 5 Aac
• Accuracy:0.2% (50/60 Hz)

Generator Frequency
• Accuracy:±0.05 Hz
Bus Voltage
• Range:57 to 208 Vac

• Accuracy:<0.2% (50/60 Hz)
Bus Frequency
• Accuracy:±0.05 Hz
Phase Angle
• Range:+ 180 o
• Accuracy:±1.0 o
Field Voltage
• Range:0 to 200 Vdc

• Accuracy:±1.25 V or ±1.0% (whichever is greater)
Field Current
• Range:0 to 30 Adc
• Accuracy:±0.15 A or ±1.0% (whichever is greater)
Power Factor
• Range: –0.5 to +0.5

• Accuracy: <0.4% of actual PF
Power - Real and Reactive
• Range: 0 to 200% of nominal

• Accuracy: <0.4% of rated kW
Load Share
• Resolution:0.1%

Environment
• Operating Temperature: -20oC to +70oC (-4oF to +158oF)

• Storage Temperature: -40 oC to +85 oC (-40oF to +185oF)
Humidity
• Operating:5% to 95% Humidity (non-condensing)
Type Test
Shock
• Operating:30 Gs
• Non-Operating:50 Gs in 3 perpendicular planes
Dielectric Strength
• Tested per IEEE 421.3
Salt Fog
• Tested per MIL-STD-810E, Method 509.3
UL Recognition
• UL recognized per standard 508
C-UL Certified
• CSA certified per standard CSA-C22.2 Number 14-95

CE Compliance
The CGCM meets the criteria set forth by the following standards:
• EN 60947-1:Low voltage switch and control gear requirements

• EN 50021:Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive
atmospheres.
• EN 50081-2:Electromagnetic compatibility emissions
• EN 61000-4-2:Electromagnetic compatibility immunity
• EN 61000-4-2:ESD Immunity
• ENV 50204:Radiated immunity (Pulse)
• EN 61000-4-3:Radiated immunity (Continuous)
• EN 61000-4-4:Fast transient immunity
• EN 61000-4-5:Surge immunity
• EN 61000-4-6:Conducted immunity
• EN 61000-4-8:Power frequency magnetic field
• EN 55011:Conducted emissions/ Radiated emissions
• EN 61000-4-11:Line related tests
European Zone 2 Certification
When mounting in European Zone 2, the following applies to the

CGCM:
• The device is intended to be mounted inside a suitable

enclosure providing IP54 minimum.
• The device is suitable for power source of 24V dc Supply Input.
• EC-Type ExaminationCertificate number DEMKO 02 ATEX
0139272U
Physical Characteristics
• Width:9.75” (247.7mm)
• Height:14.00” (355.6mm)
• Depth:8.25” (209.6mm)
• Weight:17 pounds (7.7kg)

Chapter 2
Functional Description
Introduction This section provides a functional description of the CGCMs functions.

For information on configuring the CGCM, see Chapter 4. Figure 2.1
provides a functional block diagram for the CGCM.
Figure 2.1 Simplified Block Diagram
Inputs and Outputs Analog Input Circuits
The CGCM provides multiple analog inputs for use in the regulation
and control of stand-alone and paralleled generator systems. Each of
the inputs, generator voltage sensing, bus voltage sensing, line

2-2 Functional Description
current, and crosscurrent compensation, are outlined below and can

be visually located by referring to the CGCMs front panel.
Generator Voltage Sensing Inputs
Voltages measured through the generator voltage sensing inputs are

used to control generator voltage and calculate generator frequency
and power. Generator voltage inputs should be connected using a
Potential Transformer (PT). The inputs can accept signals with up to
40% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and can be connected for
single-phase and three-phase applications. See Table 2.1 for details
on sensing input configurations.
Generator voltage sensing inputs are located on Terminal Block five

(TB5) of the CGCMs front panel. Each phase is labeled in accordance
with its phase relationship.
Table 2.1 Generator and Bus Voltage Sensing Input Configurations
Wiring Configuration Phase Grounded Voltage Sensing Range Frequency Connections

Connection
Available
Single-Phase Generator Single-Phase No Min: 57 Vrms Min: 20 Hz V GEN A V GEN C
Floating Wye Three-Phase No Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz Connect All three
Max: 208 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz phases
Grounded Wye Three-Phase Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz Connect All three
(Grounded Neutral) Max: 208 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz phases
Open Delta, Grounded Three-Phase Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz Connect All three
Phase_B Max: 150 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz phases
Single-Phase Bus Single-Phase No Min: 57 Vrms Min: 20 Hz V BUS A V BUS C
Bus Voltage Sensing Inputs
Voltages measured through the bus voltage sensing inputs are used
for generator to bus synchronizing and voltage matching. Bus voltage
inputs should be connected using a PT. The inputs can accept signals
with up to 40% THD. In dual breaker synchronizing systems, the
inputs can only be connected for single-phase sensing. In a single
breaker system the inputs may be connected in either single-phase or
three-phase configurations. See Table 2.1 for details on sensing input
configurations.
Bus voltage sensing inputs are located on Terminal Block six (TB6) of
the CGCMs front panel. Each phase is labeled in accordance with its
phase relationship.

Functional Description 2-3
Generator Line Current
Current measured through the line current inputs is used for

calculating the various power parameters and is required for operation
in AVR Droop, Crosscurrent, PF, and var operating modes. Line current
inputs are galvanically isolated via CTs internal to the CGCM. Each
phase of the three-phase inputs offer a 1 A or 5 A input.
Line current inputs are located on Terminal Block three (TB3) of the
CGCMs front panel. Each phase has two positive terminals (one for 1
A inputs and one for 5 A inputs) and a negative terminal. See Table
2.2 for details on how the terminals are labeled.
Table 2.2 Current Input Labels
Phase 1 Amp Input 5 Amp Input Negative Input

Phase A I1(+) 1A I1(+) 5A I1(-)
Phase B I2(+) 1A I2(+) 5A I2(-)
Phase C I3(+) 1A I3(+) 5A I3(-)
Crosscurrent ID(+) 1A ID(+) 5A ID(-)
Crosscurrent
The crosscurrent compensation method of paralleling requires the

connection of an additional CT into the crosscurrent compensation
input. However, the CGCM will operate in a stand-alone application
without the crosscurrent inputs connected. Crosscurrent inputs are
provided for both 1 A and 5 A external current transformers.
Crosscurrent inputs are located on Terminal Block three (TB3) of the

CGCMs front panel. See Table 2.2 for details on how the terminals are
labeled.
Power Supply
The CGCMs internal power supply generates +12 Vdc, -12 Vdc, +5
Vdc, and –5 Vdc voltage sources for powering the CGCMs internal
circuitry. These voltages are developed from a user provided 24 Vdc
power input connected to the CGCMs control power inputs.
Control Power Inputs
The CGCM operates from a nominal 24 Vdc supply connected to the

control power inputs. The power supply module is preceded by a

polarizing rectifier diode that prevents equipment damage due to

improper connection of the inputs.
The control power inputs are located on Terminal Block four (TB4) of
the CGCMs front panel. The inputs are labeled BAT(+) and BAT(-).
Chopper PWM
The CGCM receives ac voltage through its operating power inputs.

The voltage is rectified, pulse width modulated, and used to control
the chopper PWM’s output duty cycle. The PWM’s output is then
directed to the exciter field via the excitation outputs. In this manner,
excitation field current is controlled to the exciter field. The CGCM
will operate when Shunt Excited (SE) or from a Permanent Magnet
Generator (PMG) source.
Operating Power Inputs
Operating power inputs accept three-phase or single-phase power.

When operating from single-phase power, the source should be
connected across phase A and phase C. The input is rectified and
filtered by the input low-pass filter, which feeds the chopper stage. If
any of the operating power inputs falls below 10 Vac, a loss of power
condition will result. See Table 2.3 for details on configuring the
inputs with either PMG operation or SE operation.
Operating power inputs are located on Terminal Block 1(TB1) of the

CGCMs front panel. The inputs are labeled PMG A, PMG B, PMG C,
illustrating their respective phase relationships.
Table 2.3 Operating Power Input Configurations
Source Phase Wiring Configurations Voltage Frequency

PMG Single-Phase PMG A and PMG C Min: 79 Vrms Min: 50 Hz
PMG Three-Phase Floating Wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
PMG A, B, C Max: 300 Vrms L-L Max: 240 Hz
SE Single-Phase PMG A and PMG C Min: 79 Vrms Min: 50 Hz
SE Three-Phase Floating Wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz

Table 2.3 Operating Power Input Configurations

SE Three –Phase Grounded Wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
PMG A, B, C (Grounded Neutral) Max: 300 Vrms L-L Max: 240 Hz
SE Three –Phase Floating Delta Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
SE Three –Phase Open Delta, Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
Excitation Outputs
The CGCMs excitation outputs are designed to accommodate 0 to 125

Vdc nominal. Care must be taken to insure that the field resistance
does not allow for more than 15 Adc to flow continuously from the
CGCM at rated output. The excitation outputs are located on Terminal
Block two (TB2) of the CGCMs front panel. The terminals are labeled
EXC(+) and EXC(-).
Communications
The CGCM provides three communication ports. These ports are the
factory calibration port, redundancy port, and ControlNet port.
Com 0 Factory Test Port
Not for customer use. This port is used to calibrate the CGCM during
factory testing.
Com 1 Redundancy Port
The redundancy port allows one CGCM to communicate with a

redundant CGCM, allowing the redundant unit to auto-track the
primary units control modes. Through this port, a redundant unit will
provide backup excitation in the event the primary unit fails. When a
loss of communications between two redundant CGCMs occurs, the
primary CGCM remains primary and the secondary CGCM switches to
primary also. Both units are supplying current to the field in this
condition; user logic should be programmed to take corrective action
when this condition occurs.
ControlNet
The ControlNet port is used to interface with a host logix controller,

providing control and metering functions. Through this port, RSLogix

5000 facilitates programming of setpoints, ranges, and allows for step

changes in adjusting proper stability settings.
Load Sharing

power kW sharing in multi-generator environments. The CGCM
supplies a signal via the DAC that is adjustable from zero to five volts
dc onto the LS+ terminal. The maximum value, set as full-scale
voltage, represents one per unit real generator load. The rated kVA,
using the rated voltage and rated current, is the base for per unit
calculations. The maximum value, set as full scale voltage, represents
100% generator load. The generator may operate at any value below
and including the full scale voltage. When operating in a parallel
system, the CGCM monitors the voltage on the LS+ and LS- terminals
via an ADC, the voltage is then compared to the desired voltage it is
supplying to the other load sharing modules on the line. If the values
do not match, the governor will adjust the real load of the generator
via the ControlNet communications and a host logix controller.
Open Collector Outputs
The CGCM provides two open collector outputs. They are the fault
open collector output and the redundancy relay open collector
output.
Fault Open Collector Output
The fault open collector output provides an output for fault

annunciation. The output, once configured by the configuration tool,
will be activated at the occurrence of selected faults. The fault output
annunciation bits control the operation of this output. When a fault
for which this output is enabled occurs, the fault output is energized
and is capable of sinking approximately 800mA. The fault open
collector output is located on TB4 of the CGCMs front panel. The
terminal is labeled FLT.
Redundancy Relay Open Collector Output
The redundancy relay output is used for initiating a transfer of control

between two CGCM units in a redundant excitation scheme. The
redundancy relay open collector output is located on TB4 of the
CGCMs front panel. The terminal is labeled RD RLY

Memory Circuits
There are three types of memory in the CGCM. They are Flash
Memory, Random Access Memory (RAM), an Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). Each time the CGCM
is reset or powered up, a memory test is performed to insure system
integrity.
Flash Memory
Flash memory is nonvolatile. Information stored in flash memory will

not be lost when power is removed. The CGCMs operating software
is stored in flash memory
RAM
RAM is volatile memory. Information stored in RAM will be lost if

power is turned off. The CGCM uses this memory for storage of
working variables.
EEPROM
EEPROM is nonvolatile. Information stored in EEPROM will not be

lost when power is removed. The CGCM uses this memory for storing
calibration settings.
Watchdog Timer
A watchdog timer time out is an indication that the CGCM is not

capable of executing the proper instructions, including those required
to energize the fault output. When the Watchdog Timer times out, the
CGCM removes excitation from the system, the CGCM internal
microprocessor is reset, and the fault output relay is disabled.
Auxiliary Input
This input is an analog voltage (-10 to +10V dc), and is typically

provided by an accessory device like a Power System Stabilizer or a
similar device. Resistive isolation is provided through the use of
differential amplifiers. This voltage input signal changes the percent
setpoint of the selected operating mode. A positive one volt signal
would increase the operating mode setpoint by one percent. And a
three volt negative signal would decrease the operating mode setpoint
by three percent.

The auxiliary voltage input signal is multiplied by the auxiliary gain

setting for AVR or var/PF. The gain setting is in the range of –99 to
+99. If the gain is set to zero, the auxiliary voltage input signal is
made inactive.
The auxiliary input is located on Terminal Block seven (TB7) of the

CGCMs front panel. It has two terminals labeled VREF(+) and
VREF(-).
Remote Excitation Enable
The remote excitation enable input is a 24V dc input. When a 24V dc

signal is present on this input CGCM excitation is enabled and
supplies excitation to the generator when commanded via the
ControlNet interface. The remote excitation enable input is located on
TB7 of the CGCMs front panel. There are two terminals labeled
EX-D(+) and EX-D(-).
Microprocessor
The microprocessor is the heart of the CGCM and performs control,

computation, self test, and communication functions. The
microprocessor performs low speed tasks such as protective
functions, frequency measurements, communications, watchdog
alarm, and other system functions. The microprocessor generates the
PWM control signal needed for chopper control, and monitors its
status.
A/D Converter (ADC)
The CGCM uses two 12-bit analog to digital converters. They are used
for voltage and current sensing. The load sharing function uses a
10-bit ADC. Each analog input signal is sampled 96 times per
generator frequency period. The digital signal processor controls the
sample rate.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
The DSP supports measurement, control, metering functions, and

filtering. It controls two 12-bit ADCs. Analog input signals from the
ADC are filtered by a Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter. AC signals
are filtered by the Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters, and dc
signals (field voltage and current) are filtered by averaging filters. The
DSP provides the microprocessor with the signal defining the chopper
duty cycle/PWM control.
Features and Functions Excitation Control Modes
The CGCM offers four modes of regulation based on its voltage and
current inputs. They are Automatic Voltage Regulation, Field Current
Regulation, Power Factor Regulation, and Reactive Power Regulation.
Automatic Voltage Regulation Mode (AVR)
AVR is the automatic voltage regulator mode. The output voltage of

the generator is controlled by the CGCM.
Field Current Regulation Mode (FCR)
FCR is field current regulation mode. The field current to the

generator is controlled by the CGCM.
Power Factor Regulation Mode (PF)
PF is used to indicate power factor regulation mode. The power

factor of the paralleled machine is used to determine the correct field
current. This is a summing point type of PF control.
Reactive Power Regulation Mode (var)
Var is used to indicate var regulation mode. The value of the vars
being produced by the paralleled machine is used to determine the
correct field current. This is a summing point type of var control.

Excitation Control Features
The CGCM provides seven excitation control features. They are:
• Soft Start
• Droop (Reactive Current Compensation)
• Underfrequency Limit (Volts/Hertz)
• Crosscurrent Compensation
• Overexcitation Limit
• Line-Drop Compensation
• Underexcitation Limit
Figure 2.2 Soft Start Voltage Reference
Soft Start
CGCM soft start capability provides for an orderly build-up of terminal

voltage from residual to the voltage setpoint in the desired time with
minimal overshoot. When the system is in start up, the voltage
reference is adjusted by the amount calculated based on two
parameters. These parameters are Soft Start Initial Voltage and Soft
Start Time. Soft Start Initial Voltage is adjustable from 0 to 90 percent
in increments of 1 percent with a default setting of 5 percent. Soft
Start Time is adjustable from 1 to 7,200 seconds in increments of 1
second with a default setting of 5 seconds. Figure 2.2 is a graph for
the voltage reference showing soft start bias at 30 percent, soft start
time at 8 seconds, and a voltage setpoint of 100 percent.

The volts/Hz function will allow only operating conditions at or below

the limiter curve. When the unit is operating in FCR mode, soft start
operates as it does in the AVR mode, with the field current, rather than
the generator voltage, being the controlled parameter.
Underfrequency Limit (Volts/Hertz)
When the generator frequency drops below the knee frequency for
the underfrequency slope (see Figure 2.3), the voltage setpoint is
automatically adjusted by the CGCM so that generator voltage will
follow the underfrequency slope.
The CGCM provides two configurable knee frequencies (A and B) that

allows the user to define the underfrequency characteristics. The
Volts/Hz knee frequency A is adjustable from 40 Hz to 65 Hz in 0.1 Hz
increments. The discontinuity at Volts/Hz knee frequency B will be
adjustable from three to 10 Hz below the knee frequency A in
increments of 0.1 Hz.
The generator output voltage will be maintained at the configured

level for any frequency at or above the configured knee frequency up
to 90 Hz. Underfrequency annunciation occurs via ControlNet.
Figure 2.3 Underfrequency Slope and Knee Voltages

Overexcitation Limit
Overexcitation limiting (OEL) operates in all modes. The CGCM

senses the field current output and limits the field current to prevent
field overheating. When the limit is reached, the limiter function will
override the action of the CGCM in AVR VAR or Power Factor modes,
and will limit field current to the preset level. It will not override the
action of the CGCM operating in FCR mode.
Two OEL current levels are defined for off-line operation. They are
high and low (see Figure 2.4). The generator can operate
continuously at the low OEL current level and for a programmed time
at the high OEL current level.
Three OEL current levels are defined for on-line operation. They are
high, medium, and low (see Figure 2.5). The high and medium
current levels can be maintained only for a user-defined amount of
time. The generator can operate continuously at the low OEL current
level.
Figure 2.4 Off-Line Overexcitation Limiting

FIELD CURRENT
High
Current
High Low Level
CONTINUOUS 0-30Adc
Current Current
Time Level
0-10sec 0-15Adc
TIME IN SECONDS
In addition to the three current levels, the CGCM also uses two
counters to provide exciter field protection. They are the reset
counter and the time limit counter. At the beginning of a limit cycle,
the reset counter is set to equal the user-defined, high-current time
and the time limit counter begins tracking the amount of time spent in
the limit cycle. During this period of time, excitation current is limited
to the high current level. If the limit condition exceeds the
programmed time for the high current level, the reset counter will be
set equal to the value programmed for medium current limiting and
the time limit counter continues tracking the amount of time spent in
the limit cycle.
If excitation current should fall below the low current value sometime
during the limit cycle, the reset counter will begin counting backwards
from its present value. If it reaches zero, the time limit counter will be
reset to zero and a new cycle can then occur.

Figure 2.5 On-Line Overexcitation Limiting
FIELD CURRENT
High
Current
Medium Level
High Current 0.0 - 30Adc
Medium Level
Current Current Low
Time CONTINUOUS 0.0 - 20 Adc
Time Current
0-10sec 0-120sec Level
0.0 - 15 Adc
TIME IN SECONDS
If the reset counter does not reach zero before the excitation current
rises above the low current value, the time limit counter will begin
counting where it stopped when the current last fell below the low
current value. If the time limit counter is greater than the
programmed time the excitation field can stay high, the excitation
current will be limited to the medium current value. This prevents
repeated cycling of the exciter field at its highest possible current
value.
When the system operates in OEL, an OEL annunciation occurs. This

annunciation occurs via ControlNet.
Underexcitation Limit.
Underexcitation limiting (UEL) operates in all modes. UEL senses the

leading var input of the generator and limits any further decrease in
excitation to prevent loss of synchronization and excessive end-iron
heating during parallel operation. A customizable UEL limiting curve
is calculated based on user selected 5 point curves (See Figure 2.6).
When the system operates in UEL, a UEL annunciation occurs. This

annunciation occurs via ControlNet.

Figure 2.6 Custom Five-Point Curve
Droop (Reactive Current Compensation)
Reactive current compensation is available through an externally

provided CT connected to the GEN (I2) inputs. Droop is adjustable
for a maximum of 10 percent at 0.8 power factor and full rated load of
the generator in increments of 0.1 percent. The absence of an input
voltage to the droop circuit will not affect the controller’s capability to
operate in a stand-alone application. Paralleling through droop is
selectable via ControlNet.
Crosscurrent Compensation
The crosscurrent compensation method of paralleling is possible with

other controllers of similar type. A sensitivity adjustment is provided
to allow equal adjustment of all paralleled gensets. The absence of an
input voltage to the crosscurrent network will not affect the
controller’s capability to operate in a stand-alone application.
Paralleling through crosscurrent is selectable via ControlNet.
Line drop compensation is a function of generator output current,

both real and reactive components are used. Compensation is based
on the magnitude of the line current. It will be adjustable from 0 to 10
percent of rated voltage in 0.1 percent steps. Line-drop compensation
cannot be used with droop or crosscurrent compensation.

Protection
The CGCM provides 14 fault protection functions. Faults are detected

by the CGCM and signaled to the host processor (PLC) by way of the
ControlNet interface. A detected fault is annunciated by the CGCM
sending a signal to the host control that is latched until the signal is
reset. The CGCM will automatically shutdown generator excitation if
an overexcitation voltage, reverse var, or controller fault occurs.
However, all CGCM protection functions can be programmed to
annunciate via the CGCMs fault relay output. The host controller can
initiate a fault reset via the ControlNet interface once the fault
condition is cleared.
All fault protection functions are configured and enable/disabled via

the configuration tool. The CGCMs protective functions are as
follows:
• Loss of Excitation Current

• Overexcitation Voltage
• Generator Overvoltage
• Generator Undervoltage
• Loss of Sensing
• Loss of Operating Power (PMG)
• Reverse Var
• Overfrequency
• Underfrequency
• Reverse Power Protection
• Rotating Diode Monitor
• Phase Rotation Error
• Generator Overcurrent
• Field Current Limit
Loss of Excitation Current
The excitation current is monitored by the CGCM internal circuitry.

When the excitation current falls below the user specified loss of
excitation current setpoint for more than the user defined delay time a
loss of excitation current annunciation will occur. Excitation will be
disabled and a transfer to the secondary controller will occur in a
redundant CGCM system. The Loss of Excitation Current threshold is
adjustable from 0.1 to 15 A, and the time delay is adjustable from 0.1
to 9.9 seconds.

Overexcitation Voltage (59F) (Field Overvoltage)
When the field voltage rises above a user-specified level for more than
a definite amount of time, a field overvoltage annunciation will occur.
The field overvoltage threshold is adjustable from 1 to 200 Vdc in 1
Vdc increments, and the time delay is adjustable from 0.1 to 30.0
seconds in 0.1 second increments. Once the field voltage drops
below the threshold, the field overvoltage timer is reset. The field
overvoltage function may be disabled without changing the threshold
or time delay settings.
Generator Overvoltage (59)
When the generator voltage rises above a user-specified level for more
than a definite amount of time, a generator overvoltage annunciation
occurs. The generator overvoltage threshold is adjustable from 100 to
140% of rated voltage in 1% increments, and the time delay is
adjustable from 0.1 to 300.0 seconds. 0.1 to 9.9 in 0.01 second
increments. And 10 to 300 in 1 second increments. Once the
generator voltage drops below the threshold, the generator
overvoltage timer is reset.
Generator Undervoltage (27)
When the generator voltage falls below a user-specified level for more
than a definite amount of time, a generator undervoltage annunciation
occurs. The generator undervoltage monitor is adjustable from 60% to
100% of rated voltage in 1% increments, and the time delay is
adjustable from 0.1 to 300 seconds in 0.1 second increments from 0.1
to 9.9, and in 1 second increments from 10 to 300 seconds. Once the
generator voltage rises above the threshold, the generator
undervoltage timer is reset. This function is disabled during soft start
timing.
Loss of Sensing (60FL)
When the generator voltage falls below 15% of the rated generator
voltage, a loss of voltage sensing annunciation occurs. The loss of
sensing function is supervised by the loss of operating power function
and does not become active until operating power reaches its
minimum threshold.
Loss of Operating Power (PMG) (27)
A loss of operating power fault will occur within three cycles if power
to the PMG inputs is lost. This will occur if any of the phases fall
below 10 Vac or if all of the phases become shorted or opened.

Figure 2.7 Reverse Var Operating Characteristics
Reverse Var (40Q) (Paralleled Generators)
When excitation current is lost and the reverse var level exceeds the
rated value for a definite amount of time based on the functions time
delay setting, a reverse var fault is annunciated. The reverse var
function monitors both real and reactive power and exhibits an eight
degree slope. Pickup is selectable between 1 and 100% of the rated
generator VA in 1% increments. The time delay is selectable between
0.10 and 300 seconds in 0.1 second increments. See Figure 2.7 for
details.
Overfrequency (81O)
The definite time overfrequency function protects against engine

overspeed or overfrequency conditions by monitoring frequency.
When generator frequency exceeds the overfrequency setpoint for a
specified amount of time, a definite time overfrequency fault is
annunciated. The overfrequency setpoint is selectable between 30
and 70 Hz in 0.01 Hz increments. The time delay is adjustable
between 0.10 and 300 seconds in 0.01 second increments.
Underfrequency (81U)
The definite time underfrequency function protects against engine

lugging or underfrequency conditions. When generator frequency
exceeds the rated underfrequency setpoint for a specified amount of
time, a definite time underfrequency fault is annunciated. The
underfrequency setpoint is selectable between 30 and 70 Hz in 0.01
Hz increments. The time delay is adjustable between 0.10 and 300
seconds.

Reverse Power Protection (32R)
The reverse power function protects against real power reversal.

When generator reverse power exceeds the reverse power setting for
a specified amount of time, a reverse power fault is annunciated. The
reverse power setpoint is selectable from 1 to 50% of the rated
generator VA in 1% increments. The time delay is selectable from 0.1
to 300 seconds in 0.1 second increments.
The Rotating Diode Monitor is capable of detecting one or more open

or shorted diodes in the generator’s rotor. If a failed diode is detected,
a Fault will be issued. The timer can be reset if ripple current falls
below the threshold (configured as percent of maximum ripple
current).
Phase Rotation Error (47)
A phase rotation check is performed prior to initiating breaker

closure. The CGCM calculates the negative sequence voltage of the
three-phase voltage sensing input. When two phases are swapped,
the level of the negative sequence voltage increases to approximately
100%. The pickup value for this function is fixed at 66%. When the
pickup value is exceeded, timing is started. After a one second delay
a phase sequence fault is indicated.
Generator Overcurrent (51)
A generator overcurrent fault is annunciated when generator current

exceeds the generator overcurrent function’s setpoint. Overcurrent
protection must be provided with a time characteristic curve. See
Appendix A for a list of available curves. The overcurrent pickup level
is selectable from 10 to 320% of the rated generator current in
increments of 1%. The Dropout/pickup ratio is 95%. Generator
overcurrent protection is provided with a voltage restraint
characteristic.
Field Current Limit
The excitation voltage is monitored by the CGCM internal circuitry.

When the excitation voltage exceeds the user specified overexcitation
voltage setpoint for more than the user defined delay time, a loss of
excitation voltage annunciation will occur. Excitation will be disabled
and a transfer to the secondary controller will occur in a redundant
CGCM system.

Synchronizing
The CGCM can provide synchronization between two buses by

measuring appropriate active bus and synchronization parameters.
Voltage matching between buses can also be performed through
measurement of these parameters. Control and error parameters are
provided to the generator governor for bus synchronization and to the
CGCMs internal voltage regulator for voltage synchronization.
The CGCM synchronizes the generator output voltage, frequency, and

phase to a reference power system. Three-phase, dual bus, and
single-phase connection schemes are described below.
Three-Phase Connection
The three-phase output of the generator and all three phases of the
reference system are connected to the CGCM. This allows the device
to match voltage, frequency, and phase of both systems. It also
provides the CGCM with the ability to verify that both systems have
the same phase rotation. This combination of inputs provides the
CGCM with the maximum amount of data and allows it to perform the
most thorough synchronization.
Dual Bus
In some instances, it is desirable to have the ability to synchronize a

generator to more than one reference bus. The CGCM supports this
operation by allowing connection to one line-to-line phase of two
different busses. The appropriate bus for synchronization must be
selected by the user. It is not possible to synchronize to two different
busses at the same time. When used in this manner, the three-phase
output of the generator and a single line-to-line phase from each
reference bus should be connected to the CGCM. It is no longer
possible for the CGCM to determine the phase rotation of either
reference bus since only one phase is connected. Therefore, no phase
rotation match can be performed. However, the correct phase
rotation, ABC or ACB, can be configured in the device and it will
verify that the generator output phase rotation matches the configured
data.
Single-Phase
The CGCM allows for installations where only a single line-to-line

input is available from the generator. This may be the case for
single-phase systems or in systems where only one phase has a
transformer connected for synchronizing purposes. No phase rotation
check can be performed on the generator output in this case. The
reference bus connection can be either single or three-phase.

Initiating Synchronization
Prior to performing a synchronization, the following software inputs

must be initialized to their appropriate values:
• Initiate Synchronization
• Select Active Bus
• Automatic Synchronization Mode
• Permissive Synchronization Mode
• Check Synchronization Mode
Initiate Synchronization. This input begins the synchronization

process when it is asserted. It must remain asserted during the entire
process. If the initiate signal is removed, or setup information is
received via a data transfer while the CGCM is in the synchronization
process, the synchronization process is terminated. For
synchronization to execute properly, only one of the following three
inputs must be initiated:
• Automatic Synchronization Mode

• Permissive Synchronization Mode
• Check Synchronization Mode
If none are initiated, the CGCM will return an undefined

synchronization mode error to the controller. If more than one of
these inputs is initiated, the CGCM will return a conflict error to the
controller. In either case, synchronization will fail. Synchronization
failure is indicated in the status information.
Automatic-Synchronization. This input in combination with the

Initiate Synchronization input will cause the synchronizer to issue the
appropriate error and correction signals for control of the
synchronization bus voltage, frequency, and phase. For installations
utilizing the dual bus feature, error values are computed from the
generator bus inputs and the active bus inputs. Once the appropriate
conditions are satisfied, the proper close breaker signal is asserted. If
the selected reference bus is in a “dead bus” state and the unit is
configured to enable dead bus closure, a close breaker discrete input
is asserted when the synchronization bus frequency and voltage is
within the configured dead bus limits. A dead bus condition is defined
as all three (one for single phase setup) bus voltage inputs less than
10% of configured input voltage and a frequency of less than 20 Hz.
Under these conditions, “dead bus” is returned as the
“Synchronization Mode”. No voltage or frequency error signals are
issued during a dead bus condition.
Permissive Synchronization. This input in combination with the

“Initiate Synchronization” input prevents the synchronizer from

issuing any error or correction signals. For installations utilizing the

dual bus feature, error values are computed from the generator inputs
and the active Reference Bus inputs. However, the synchronizer will
assert the proper close breaker signal when the synchronization
criteria are satisfied. If the selected bus is in a “dead bus” state and the
unit is configured to enable dead bus closure, a close breaker signal is
asserted when the generator frequency and voltage are within the
configured dead bus limits. A dead bus condition is defined as all
three (one for single phase setup) bus voltage inputs less than 10% of
configured input voltage and a frequency of less than 20 Hz. Under
these conditions, “dead bus” is returned as the “Synchronization
Mode”. No voltage or frequency error signals are issued during a
dead bus condition.
Check Synchronization. This input in combination with the Initiate

Synchronization input functions in the same manner as the
Auto-Synchronization input except it does not assert a close breaker
signal. This mode is useful for testing the system.
Synchronization Active
Synchronization Errors. Are computed as follows:
Voltage Match Error = 100 * ((Active Reference Bus Average

Voltage - Synchronization Bus Average Voltage) /(Active
Reference Bus Average Voltage))
Slip Frequency Error = (Active Reference Bus Frequency) -

(Synchronization Bus Frequency
Phase Match Error = (Active Reference Bus Voltage Angular

Position in Degrees) - (Synchronization Bus Voltage Angular
Position in Degrees
The Close Breaker input is asserted after the Voltage Match Error, the
Slip Frequency Error, and the Phase Match Error have all remained
continuously within their respective acceptance windows for the
configured delay time, Acceptance Window Delay.
In the event the active bus and synchronization bus systems are
opposite in phase rotation and phase rotation match detect is enabled,
the synchronization fails. Additional information pertaining to the
cause of the failure is obtained by reading the appropriate data. Phase
rotation match is repeatedly checked when voltage is applied to the
module inputs and whenever synchronization is initiated with phase
rotation match detect enabled.

Load Sharing

power sharing in paralleled generator applications. The CGCM
supplies a signal that is adjustable from zero to four volts dc onto the
LS+ and LS- terminals. The maximum value, set as full scale voltage,
represents 100%, per unit, generator load. The generator may operate
at any value below and including the full scale voltage. When
operating in a parallel system, the CGCM monitors the voltage on the
LS+ terminal and compares it to the desired voltage it is supplying to
the other load sharing modules on the line. If the values do not
match, the governor can adjust the real load of the generator via the
ControlNet communications and a PLC.
The CGCM exhibits two rate of change features that work together to
protect against an unstable system. They are Limit and Rate and are
similar in function.
Units for the limit feature are in volts of change of the loadsharing
output per 50 ms. The load sharing output is updated every 50 ms. If
a system requires a change in the load sharing output voltage, the
limit feature will prevent the change in load sharing output voltage
from exceeding the limit setting. For example, if a change of load
sharing output voltage of 3V dc were required and the limit was set
for .3V dc/50 ms the change would take 10 seconds to complete.
Units for the rate feature are in percent of rated kilowatts per second.
If a system requires a change in kW, the rate feature will prevent the
change in load on the generator from exceeding the rate setting. For
example, if a change of load of 50% were required and the rate was
set for 10%/second, the change would take 5 seconds to complete.
Metering
The CGCM provides true rms metering based on voltage and current
samples obtained from the current and voltage inputs. All monitored
parameters are derived from these values. Table 2.4 lists all metered
parameters and their accuracy. All accuracy’s listed are as a % of full
scale, at 25oC across the frequency range of the controller, at unity
power factor. All metered parameters are displayed via the
ControlNet interface.
Three-phase generator side metering is independent of the

synchronization mode in one or two breaker schemes. In the
two-breaker scheme, single-phase bus side metering is only provided
for the active bus.

Table 2.4 Metered Parameters
Metered Parameters Accuracy

Voltages (3Φ + avg) (L-L, L-N) 0.2%
Currents (3Φ + avg) 0.2%
Kilowatts (3Φ) 0.4%
Total Kilowatts 0.4%
kVA (3Φ + total) 0.4%
kvar (3Φ + total) 0.4%
Power Factor (3Φ + avg) 0.4%
Frequency 0.05 Hz
Controller Excitation Current 0.5%
Kilowatt Hours 0.4%
kVA Hours 0.4%
Diode Monitor Ripple Level 5%
Load Share Error < 0.1%(1)
Synchronization Φ Error 1o
Synchronization ƒ Error 0.05 Hz
Bus Voltages (3Φ + avg) (L-L, L-N) 0.2%
Bus 1 Frequency 0.05 Hz
Bus 2 Frequency 0.05 Hz
Generator Phase Rotation N/A
Voltage Match Error 0.2%
(1) This value represents a resolution, not an accuracy.

Figure 2.8 Power System Sine Conventions
Redundancy
The CGCM is capable of initiating a transfer of control between two

CGCM units in a redundant excitation scheme. In an isolated
generator application, the secondary CGCM unit, operating in AVR
mode, can monitor the generator output voltage and initiate transfer
of excitation control to the secondary CGCM unit if it goes outside of
an adjustable over/under voltage setting. For generators operating in
parallel with either the utility grid or with other generators, the
transfer should be performed by the OEL/UEL functions of the backup
CGCM unit, or an external contact. An external relay will be utilized to
transfer control between the two CGCM units. An adjustable transfer
time delay is provided.

Chapter 3
Installation
General CGCM Combination Generator Control Modules are delivered in

sturdy cartons to prevent shipping damage. Upon receipt of a CGCM,
check the Part Number against the requisition and packaging list for
agreement. Inspect for damage.
If the unit is not installed immediately, store it in the original shipping

package in a moisture and dust free environment.
Mounting This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 Industrial

Environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined by
IEC publication 60664-1). Because the units contain a heatsink, they
must be mounted vertically. Any other mounting angle will reduce
the heat dissipation capabilities of the units, possibly leading to
premature failure of critical components. Overall dimensions for the
CGCM are shown in Figure 3.1. The unit may be mounted anywhere
that the ambient temperature does not exceed the rated
environmental conditions or clearance requirements. The clearance
requirements for the CGCM are as follows:
• Two and one-half inches of clearance is required on both sides

of the unit when mounted.
• Four inches of clearance is required above and below the unit
when mounted.

3-2 Installation
WARNING Explosion Hazard:

• Substitution of components may impair suitability
!
for Class I, Division 2.
• Do not replace components or disconnect
equipment unless power has been switched off
or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
• Do not connect or disconnect components unless
power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
• This product must be installed in an enclosure.
All cables connected to the product must remain
in the enclosure or be protected by conduit or
other means.
• All wiring must comply with N.E.C. article
501-4(b)

Installation 3-3
Figure 3.1 CGCM Overall Dimensions
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I2 (+) 5A
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V Bus B PMG A
I1 (+) 1A V Bus C
V Bus N PMG B
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3-4 Installation
Electrical Connections CGCM connections are dependent on the application and excitation
scheme. All inputs or outputs may not be used in a given installation.
Incorrect wiring may result in damage to the unit.
The CGCM terminals should be connected with copper wire rated for
a minimum of 600 volts. General appliance wire is acceptable. The
wire need not be rated for temperatures beyond 70o C (158o F).
TIP Be sure the CGCM is hard-wired to earth ground

with no smaller than 12 AWG copper wire attached
to either stud located on the lower part of either side
of the unit. When the unit is configured in a system
with other devices, use a separate lead to the ground
bus from each unit.
Except as noted above, connections should be made with maximum

wire size of 12 AWG and 10 AWG for CT inputs. All wire should be
copper.
CGCM terminals are located on the front, bottom, and right panel of
the unit. The nine-pin connector on the bottom of the unit is used for
communications between CGCMs in a redundant system. Suggested
torque for terminal screws is 9 inch-pounds. Refer to the paragraphs
entitled Connection Diagrams for typical connection diagrams.
Terminals to be used as landing points for shielded wires are provided

on several terminal strips.
Table 3.1 Terminal Block Label Description
Terminal Wire Gauge Label Description

Block Range (AWG)
TB1 10 to 12 PMG A Phase A operating power for excitation output.
PMG B Phase B operating power for excitation output.
PMG C Phase C operating power for excitation output.
SHLD1 Landing for shield tied together but are not connected internally to other CGCM
circuitry.
SHLD1
TB2 10 to 12 SHLD2 Landing for shield tied together but not connected internally to other CGCM circuitry.
SHLD2
EXC(-) Excitation output negative.
EXC(+) Excitation output positive.

Installation 3-5
Table 3.1 Terminal Block Label Description
Terminal Wire Gauge Label Description

Block Range (AWG)
TB3 10 to 12 ID(+)1A 1 Amp crosscurrent compensation CT input.
ID(+)5A 5 Amp crosscurrent compensation CT input.
ID(-) Crosscurrent compensation CT common input.
I3(+)1A 1 amp phase C CT input.
I3(+)5A 5 amp phase C CT input.
I3(-) Phase C CT common input.
I2(+)1A 1 amp phase B CT input.
I2(+)5A 5 amp phase B CT input.
I2(-) Phase B CT common input.
I1(+)1A 1 amp phase A CT input.
I1(+)5A 1 amp phase A CT input.
I1(-) Phase A CT common input.
TB4 14 to 28 BAT(+) 24 Vdc control power input.
BAT(-) 24 Vdc control power return.
FLT Open collector fault output.
RD RLY Open collector output for redundancy relay.
CH GND Chassis ground.
TB5 14 to 28 V Gen A Phase A generator voltage input.
V Gen B Phase B generator voltage input.
V Gen C Phase C generator voltage input.
V Gen N Neutral generator voltage input.
TB6 14 to 28 V Bus A Phase A bus voltage input.
V Bus B Phase B bus voltage input.
V Bus C Phase C bus voltage input.
V Bus N Neutral bus voltage input.
TB7 14 to 28 VREF(+) Remote setpoint adjust input.
VREF(-) Remote setpoint adjust input return.
SHLD3 Landing for shield tied together but not connected internally to other CGCM circuitry.
SHLD3
A-COM Analog common.
EX-D(+) Excitation enable input.
EX-D(-) Excitation enable return.
LS(+) Load sharing input.
LS(-) Load sharing return.
SHLD4 Landing for shield tied together but not connected internally to other CGCM circuitry.

3-6 Installation
Operating Power
Operating power is provided to the CGCM via the Permanent Magnet

Generator (PMG) inputs. THe voltage is converted to pulsating DC
and sent to the exciter field via a Pulse Width Modulator (PWM).
PMG Inputs
Operating power for the PWM excitation output is developed from

voltage supplied to the CGCM’s PMG inputs. The PMG inputs may be
connected to the generator output (Shunt Excited) or from a PMG.
Shunt excited inputs should be connected using a PT. See Table 3.2
for details on PMG wiring configuration.
PMG inputs are located on TB1 of the CGCM’s front panel. The inputs
are labeled PMG A, PMG B, and PMG C, illustrating their respective
phase relationships. Twisted, shielded cabling is required for the PMG
Inputs.
Table 3.2 PMG Wiring Configurations

PMG Single-Phase PMG A and PMG C Min: 79 Vrms Min: 50 Hz
PMG Three-Phase Floating Wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
SE Single-Phase PMG A and PMG C Min: 79 Vrms Min: 50 Hz
SE Three-Phase Floating Wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
SE Three –Phase Grounded Wye Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
PMG A, B, C (Grounded Neutral) Max: 300 Vrms L-L Max: 240 Hz
SE Three –Phase Floating Delta Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
SE Three –Phase Open Delta, Min: 137 Vrms L-L Min: 50 Hz
Excitation Outputs
The CGCM can be configured to operate with up to 125V dc

maximum continuous systems. Excitation output voltage is dependant
upon PMG input. See Table 3.3 for details on excitation outpout
voltages. The excitation outputs are located on TB2 of the CGCM’s
front panel. The terminals are labeled EXC(+) and EXC(-). Twisted,
shielded cabling is required for the excitation outputs.

Installation 3-7
Table 3.3 Excitation Output Voltage Configurations
CGCM PWM Output Suggested 1 or 3-Phase Power Input Burden

(PMG) Input Range (50-240 Hz)
32, 63 Vdc 79 – 153 Vac 780 VA( 32 Vdc)
1570 VA (63 Vdc)
125 Vdc 190 - 300 Vac 3,070 VA
Control Power
CGCM units are designed to accept a nominal 24V dc power supply.

The power supply module is preceded by a polarizing rectifier diode
that prevents equipment damage due to improper connection of the
inputs. However, input power must be correctly polarized for the unit
to power up.
The control power inputs are located on TB4 of the CGCMs front
panel. The inputs are labeled BAT(+) and BAT(-).
Ground Chassis
The terminal labeled CH GND, found on TB4, is the chassis ground.

Ground studs are additionally provided on the lower part of the
mounting flanges. Refer to Figure 3.1 for location of the ground studs.
AC Voltage Sensing
CGCM units accept single-phase or three-phase generator and bus

voltage sensing input with nominal voltages of 120 or 208 Vac. Refer
to Table 3.4 for possible wiring configurations. The terminals found
on TB5 provide connections for generator voltage sensing and are
labeled (V GEN A, V GEN B, and V GEN C). The terminals found on
TB6 provide connections for bus voltage sensing and are labeled (V
BUS A, V BUS B, and V BUS C). See the paragraphs entitled
connection diagrams for typical connection examples.

3-8 Installation
Table 3.4 Generator and Bus Voltage Sensing Input Configurations
Wiring Configuration Phase Grounded Voltage Sensing Range Frequency Connections

Connection
Available
Single-Phase Generator Single-Phase No Min: 57 Vrms Min: 20 Hz V GEN A V GEN C
Floating Wye Three-Phase No Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz Connect All three
Max: 208 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz phases
Grounded Wye Three-Phase Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz Connect All three
(Grounded Neutral) Max: 208 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz phases
Open Delta, Grounded Three-Phase Yes Min: 99 Vrms L-L Min: 20 Hz Connect All three
Phase_B Max: 150 Vrms L-L Max: 90 Hz phases
Single-Phase Bus Single-Phase No Min: 57 Vrms Min: 20 Hz V BUS A V BUS C
AC Current Sensing
CGCM units provide three-phase ac current sensing. The inputs for

three-phase current sensing are located on TB3 (Terminal Block 3).
Each of the three phases provides two nominal ac current sensing
ranges: 1 ampere and 5 amperes. The ID (+) and ID (-) terminals are
used for systems connected in a crosscurrent compensation system.
Auxiliary Input
This voltage input signal is used to change the setpoint of the selected
operating mode. An analog voltage (-10 to +10 Vdc) can be applied
and is typically provided by a Power System Stabilizer or a similar
device. Resistive isolation is provided through the use of differential
amplifiers.
The auxiliary input is located on Terminal Block seven (TB7) of the

CGCMs front panel. It has two terminals labeled VREF(+) and
VREF(-). Twisted, shielded cabling is required for the VREF
connections.

Installation 3-9
Remote Excitation Enable
The remote excitation enable input is a 24V dc input. For system

excitation to occur, excitation must be enabled in software, an active
ControlNet connection must be present, and a 24V dc signal must be
applied to the excitation enable inputs. The remote excitation enable
input is located on TB7 of the CGCMs front panel. There are two
terminals labeled EX-D(+) and EX-D(-).
Open Collector Outputs
The CGCM provides two open collector outputs. They are the fault
open collector output and the redundancy relay open collector
output.
Fault Open Collector Output
Figure 3.2 Typical Fault Relay Connection
The fault open collector output provides an output for fault

annunciation. The output provides a minimum of 800 milliamps
sinking capability. The fault open collector output is located on TB4
of the CGCMs front panel. The terminal is labeled FLT. Figure 3.2
illustrates the connection of an annunciation relay connected to the
Fault Open Collector Output.
Redundancy Relay Open Collector Output
The redundancy relay output is used for transferring control between

two CGCM units in a redundant excitation scheme. The redundancy
relay open collector output is located on TB4 of the CGCMs front
panel. The terminal is labeled RD RLY. Figure 3.3 illustrates a typical
connection diagram.

3-10 Installation
Figure 3.3 Typical Redundancy Relay Output Connection Diagram
Load Sharing
The CGCM provides load sharing terminals that supply zero to five
volts dc to there LS+ terminal. Load sharing terminals can be
connected directly with a conductor between the LS+ terminals as
well as a conductor between LS- terminals.
The load sharing terminals are located on TB7 and are labeled LS(+)
and LS(-). Twisted, shielded cabling is required for the load sharing
connections.

Installation 3-11
Two or more paralleled generators can operate in crosscurrent

compensation (reactive differential) mode. Figure 3.4 shows a typical
connection diagram for two paralleled generators using the five
ampere sensing input range on the ac current input.
The crosscurrent compensation terminals are located on TB3 and are

labeled ID(-) and ID(+). One and five amp terminals are provided.
Figure 3.4 Crosscurrent (Reactive Differential) Compensation Interconnection

3-12 Installation
Connection Diagrams Figure 3.5 Typical Connection Diagram

Installation 3-13
Figure 3.6 Typical Single-Phase Shunt excitation Connection Diagram

3-14 Installation
Figure 3.7 Typical Three-Phase Shunt Excitation Connection Diagram

Installation 3-15
Figure 3.8 Typical Closed Delta Voltage Sensing Connection Diagram

3-16 Installation
Figure 3.9 Typical Grounded Wye Voltage Sensing Connection Diagram

Installation 3-17
Figure 3.10 Typical PMG Excitation Connection Diagram

3-18 Installation
Figure 3.11 Typical Wye Voltage Sensing Connection

Installation 3-19
Figure 3.12 Typical Dual Bus Connection Diagram

3-20 Installation
Communication Connectors Factory Calibration Port

and Settings
The factory calibration port is not intended for use by anyone other
than qualified factory representatives.
Redundancy Port (COM1)
The bottom-side DB-9 female connector is used for communication

with another CGCM unit when operating in a redundant system
configuration. See Table 3.5 for connector pin numbers, functions,
names, and signal directions. A null modem cable can be used for
this connection. The CGCM interconnection cable diagram is
illustrated in Figure 3.13.
Table 3.5 CGCM Interconection Cable
Pin Name Description Function

1 Not Used
2 XMIT Transmit Sends serial data from CGCM
3 RCV Receive Receives serial data from CGCM
4 DTR Data Terminal Receives a signal that the sending unit is
Ready operational
5 GND Ground Provides the ground signal
6 DSR Data Set Ready Sends a signal that the CGCM is operational
7, 8, 9 Not Used
Figure 3.13 CGCM Interconnection Cable Diagram
ControlNet Connector
Refer to ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation, Publication

CNET-IN0002A-EN-P.

Chapter 4
Configuration
Introduction This section provides a generic setup and operation procedure for
power generation systems using the CGCM and RSLogix 5000
software. As such and because we cannot know the specific operating
parameters of your system, it is provided only as a guide. For
additional information on RSLogix 5000, see Logix5000 Controllers
Common Procedures, publication 1756-PM001.
Preparation You may photocopy these pages as a record and retain them for your
files.
Equipment Required
Two Channel Chart Recorder or Other Suitable Data Recording

Method. Connect one channel to measure the generator voltage
applied to terminals V Gen A and V Gen C of the CGCM. Connect the
second channel to measure the exciter field voltage at terminals EXC+
and EXC- of the CGCM.
RSLogix 5000. For information on complete logic controller

requirements and initializing RSLogix 5000 communication to the
CGCM, see Logix5000 Controllers Common Procedures, publication
1756-PM001.
Record System Parameters
Record the specific information for your generator system in the

following spaces. This information is typically located on the
generator’s nameplate.
Generator:___________Vac________Hertz________Mvars,_______RPM
Full-load exciter field voltage ________Vdc
Full-load exciter field current ________Adc

4-2 Configuration
Initial Test Setup Each of the menu screens should be evaluated to determine the
appropriate setup for the unit application before commissioning.
TIP Some screens shown in this document may vary

slightly from the RSLogix 5000 software that is
currently provided. Please review each screen
carefully.
Configuration Tabs
Input the initial settings (parameters) to match your system

applications for each of the configuration tabs as shown in the
following paragraphs. Review those settings and click OK when
complete. Descriptions for the configuration tabs labeled General,
Connection, and Module Info are given in Logix5000 Controllers
Common Procedures, publication 1756-PM001.
The buttons at the bottom of each configuration tab are described

below:
• OK. Accepts the entered values for each screen and returns the
user to the previous screen.
• Cancel. Exits the screen and returns the values to their previous
values.
• Apply. Applies the current settings without leaving the screen.
• Help. Accesses the help menu.
Generator Tab
Figure 4.1 illustrates the settings fields of the Generator tab. Enter the
generator’s nameplate ratings in the appropriate fields of the
Generator tab.
• Rated Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Hz
Sets the generators rated frequency.
• Rated Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
Sets the generators rated voltage.

Configuration 4-3
• Rated Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Aac
Sets the generators rated current.
• Rated Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________kW
Sets the generators rated power.
• Rated Field Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vdc
Sets the generators rated field voltage.
• Rated Field Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Adc
Sets the generators rated field current.
Figure 4.1 Generator Tab
Transformers Tab
Figure 4.2 illustrates the Transformers tab fields. Bus B applies only
if a dual breaker synchronization configuration is selected. Enter the
voltage transformer (VT) ratings and configuration and the current
transformer’s (CT) ratings in the appropriate fields of the
Transformers tab.

4-4 Configuration
Figure 4.2 Transformers Tab
• Generator VT Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
The generator VT configuration is used to allow the CGCM to

automatically compensate for VT configuration phase shifts. The
selections are single-phase, three-wire wye, three-wire delta,
four-wire wye and three wire open delta.
• Generator VT Primary Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
This is the primary voltage rating of the generator voltage

transformer connected to V Gen A, V Gen B, and V Gen C of the
CGCM.
• Generator VT Secondary Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
This is the secondary voltage rating of the generator voltage

transformer connected to V Gen A, V Gen B, and V Gen C of the
CGCM.
• Bus VT Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
The bus VT configuration is used to allow the CGCM to

automatically compensate for VT configuration phase shifts. The
selections are single-phase, three-wire wye, three-wire delta,
four-wire wye and three wire open delta. For two breaker
synchronizing dual breaker must be selected.

Configuration 4-5
• Bus A VT Primary Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
This is the primary voltage rating of the bus voltage transformer

connected to V Bus A, V Bus B, and V Bus C of the CGCM.
• Bus A VT Secondary Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
This is the secondary voltage rating of the bus voltage

transformer connected to V Bus A, V Bus B, and V Bus C of the
CGCM.
• Bus B VT Primary Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
This is the primary voltage rating of the second bus voltage

transformer connected to V Bus B, and V Bus C of the CGCM
when 2 breaker synchronization is utilized.
• Bus B VT Secondary Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
This is the secondary voltage rating of the second bus voltage

transformer connected to V Bus B, and V Bus C of the CGCM.
• Metering CT Primary Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Aac
This is the primary current rating of the generator current

transformer connected to the CGCM terminals I1, I2, and I3. It is
used for metering.
• Metering CT Secondary Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Aac
This is the secondary current rating of the generator current

transformer connected to the CGCM terminals I1, I2, and I3. It is
used for metering.
• Cross Current CT Primary Current . . . . . . . . . . . ________Aac
This is the primary current rating of the generator current

transformer connected to the CGCM terminal ID. It is used for
monitoring generator reactive current in paralleling applications.
• Cross Current CT Secondary Current . . . . . . . . . ________Aac
This is the secondary current rating of the generator current

transformer connected to the CGCM terminal ID. It is used for
monitoring generator reactive current in paralleling applications.

4-6 Configuration
Settings Tabs
Input the initial settings (parameters) to match your

system/application for each of the tabs shown in the following
paragraphs. Review those settings and enable the applicable
functions.
Excitation Tab
Figure 4.3 illustrates the setting fields and available selections on the
Excitation tab. Enter the desired soft start initial voltage and start time
values in the appropriate fields of the Excitation tab. Any voltage that
will not allow the 59 device, if available, to trip, may be selected.
Select the type of excitation used. If a PMG is used as the excitation
power source, select either 1 Phase or 3 Phase.
Figure 4.3 Excitation Tab
• Soft Start Initial Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This is the generator voltage that will be generated immediately

after enabling the CGCM excitation output. This parameter is
based on a percentage of the nominal generator rated voltage.
• Soft Start Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________ sec
This is the time it will take to go from the Soft Start Initial
Voltage to the nominal generator voltage.

Configuration 4-7
• Excitation Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This selection allows the CGCM to accommodate power-input

voltages from either the generator’s terminals (shunt) or from a
permanent magnet generator (PMG). If PMG is selected, then
the information for the PMG Phase Select parameter must be
provided.
• PMG Phase Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Establishes whether the PMG power applied to the CGCM is

single or three-phase.
• Loss of Excitation Current Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . ________Adc
This setting establishes the level of CGCM dc output current that

is considered to be a minimum needed to maintain generator
synchronization when in parallel with other power sources such
as a utility grid. This threshold enables loss of sensing.
• Loss of Excitation Current Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec
This setting establishes the amount of time the CGCM excitation

will be below the Loss of Excitation Current Setpoint before the
CGCM annunciates a loss of excitation fault and if configured,
activates the fault relay output.
• Rotating Diode Fault Open Diode Level. . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting establishes the percent ripple at which the rotating

diode monitor will alarm when an open diode condition occurs.
• Rotating Diode Fault Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec
This setting establishes the amount of time the CGCM will take
before the CGCM announces the rotating diodes have a
problem.
• Rotating Diode Fault Shorted Diode Level . . . . . . . . ________
This setting establishes the percent ripple at which the rotating

diode monitor will alarm when an shorted diode condition
occurs.
• Number of Main Poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting establishes the number of poles of the main field of

the generator.

4-8 Configuration
• Number of Exciter Poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting establishes the number of poles of the exciter field

of the generator.
Volts/Hz Tab
Figure 4.4 illustrates the fields of the Volts/Hz tab. Enter the knee
frequencies and slope values for the upper and lower volts per hertz
settings in the appropriate fields of the Volts/Hz tab.
Figure 4.4 Volts/Hz Tab
• Volts per Hertz Upper Knee Frequency . . . . . . . . ________Hz
The Knee Frequency setting establishes the frequency at which

the V/Hz characteristic will start to reduce the generator voltage
as a function of generator frequency.
• Volts per Hertz Upper Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________V/Hz
The Upper Slope setting establishes the rate at which the V/Hz
characteristic will reduce the generator voltage as a function of
generator frequency. The steeper the slope the faster the prime
mover will be unloaded and smaller the frequency variations
will be experienced during load applications.
• Volts per Hertz Lower Knee Frequency . . . . . . . . ________Hz

Configuration 4-9
The Knee Frequency setting establishes the frequency at which

the V/Hz characteristic will start to reduce the generator voltage
at the lower slope rate as a function of generator frequency.
• Volts per Hertz Lower Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________V/Hz
The lower Slope setting establishes the rate at which the V/Hz
characteristic will reduce the generator voltage as a function of
generator frequency after the Lower Knee Frequency is
exceeded.
Ten hertz on the characteristic above is a fixed frequency at

which point the CGCM will reduce the generator output to zero
volts. This setting is not adjustable.
The “Validate and Update” button plots the V/Hz curve

established by the knee points and slope values noted above.
OEL Tab
Figure 4.5 illustrates the fields of the OEL tab. To enable

overexcitation limiting, check the box in the upper left hand corner of
the screen. Enter the overexcitation limiting values in the appropriate
fields of the OEL tab. Consult the generator manufacturer for proper
settings data.
The graph on this screen can be toggled to show on-line or off-line

OEL characteristics by selecting the Offline Graph/Online Graph
button at the bottom right of the screen. The values graphed are
obtained from the online and offline fields to the left of the graph. The
bars of the graph are representative of high, medium, and low levels
for online limiting. For offline limiting, the bars are representative of
the high and low levels. To update the graph after entering new
values, you must press the Validate & Graph button. Values entered
on this screen represent the thresholds and time delays require by
overexcitation limiting.
• On-Line High-Level Setpoint . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. ________Adc

• On-Line High-Level Time Delay . . . .. .. .. . .. ________sec
• On-Line Medium-Level Setpoint . . . .. .. .. . .. ________Adc
• On-Line Medium-Level Time Delay . .. .. .. . .. ________sec
• On-Line Low-Level Setpoint . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. ________Adc
• Off-Line High-Level Setpoint . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. ________Adc
• Off-Line High-Level Time Delay . . . .. .. .. . .. ________sec
• Off-Line Low-Level Setpoint . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. ________Adc

4-10 Configuration
The values selected above are generally selected to protect the

generator/exciter from harmful heating. The values selected must be
obtained from the generator manufacturer.
Figure 4.5 OEL Tab
UEL Tab
Figure 4.6 illustrates the fields of the UEL tab. To enable

underexcitation limiting, check the box in the upper left hand corner
of the screen. Enter the underexcitation limiting values in the
appropriate fields of the UEL tab. Consult the generator manufacturer
for proper settings data. The graph is updated to the present values
when the Validate & Graph button is pressed.

Configuration 4-11
Figure 4.6 UEL Tab
• Underexcitation Limiting Curve kW Point #1 . . . ________kW

• Underexcitation Limiting Curve kvar Point #1 . ________kvar
The settings above will establish a characteristic curve that should be

coordinated such that it is above the steady state stability limit of the
generator to prevent the generator from slipping out of synchronism
with the utility source. W points decrease from point 1 to point 5, and
var point increase from point 1 to point 5. W point 1 and var point 1
make up the first pair, with W point 5 and var point 5 making up the
last pair.
Gain Tab
Figure 4.7 illustrates the fields of the Gain tab. Enter the PID and gain
values in the appropriate fields of the Gain tab.

4-12 Configuration
The data entered in the Gain tab are members of the Module Defined
Type - Unscheduled Write. The information necessary to configure the
CGCM is actually contained in the two data types, the Configuration
and the Message Data Write (see CGCM Configuration and Operation
on page 6-1). Selecting the OK or APPLY button on the Gain tab will
cause the software to attempt to download the configuration to the
CGCM. If excitation is disabled, the CGCM will accept the
Configuration data, and then clear the UnschWrRcvd tag. The user
program should be configured such that the clearing of this tag will
cause a MSG instruction to write the Message Data Write data to the
CGCM. The successful completion of this operation would then
complete the changes of the Gain parameters. If excitation is enabled,
the CGCM will reject the Configuration data, and then clear the
UnschWrRcvd tag. Again, the user program should be configured such
that the clearing of this tag will cause a MSG instruction to write the
Message Data Write data to the CGCM. After this MSG instruction
completes, the new Gain parameters will have been successfully
transferred.
Figure 4.7 Gain Tab
Power Factor Controller
The performance of the PF controller mode of operation can be

observed by increasing and decreasing the PF set point (step change)
while observing the response of the power factor of the generator.

Configuration 4-13
The change in set point can be typically 0.1 PF. Observing the
overshoot and settling time and adjusting the following gain settings
will result in the desired performance.
• Power Factor Integral Gain Ki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust the integral gain of the
power factor controller. This setting determines the characteristic
of the dynamic response to a change in the power factor setting.
• Power Factor Overall Gain Kg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain, which
converts per unit gains to system gains, and overall gain of the
power factor controller. It also determines the characteristic of
the dynamic response to a change in the power factor of the
generator.
Var Controller
The performance of the Var controller mode of operation can be

observed by increasing and decreasing the Var set point (step change)
while observing the response of the var of the generator. The change
in set point can typically be between 1 and 10%. Observing the
overshoot and settling time and adjusting the following gain settings
will result in the desired performance.
• Var Integral Gain Ki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust the integral gain of the Var
controller. It also determines the characteristic of the dynamic
response to a change in the Var setting.
• Var Overall Gain Kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust coarse loop, which

converts per unit gains to system gains, gain and overall gain of
the power factor controller. It also determines the characteristic
of the dynamic response to a change in the vars of the
generator.
• Overexcitation Limiting Integral Gain Ki . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust the integral of the

Overexcitation limiter. It also determines the characteristic of the
dynamic response to an overexcitation event.

4-14 Configuration
• Overexcitation Limiting Proportional Gain Kg . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust the proportional gain of the
Overexcitation limiter. It also determines the response of the
limiter to an overexcitation event.
• Underexcitation Limiting Integral Gain Ki . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust the integral of the

Underexcitation limiter. This setting determines the characteristic
of the dynamic response to an Underexcitation event.
• Underexcitation Limiting Proportional Gain Kg . . . . ________
Underexcitation limiter. It also determines the response of the
limiter to an Underexcitation event. Increasing this term
increases the speed of the response of the limiter.
AVR/FCR
The performance of the AVR or FCR mode of operation can be

demonstrated by increasing and decreasing the generator voltage set
point (step change) while observing the response of the voltage on
the generator. The change in set point can be typically between 1 and
10%. Observing the overshoot and settling time and adjusting the
following gain settings, will result in the desired performance. A
typical test would be to operate the generator at nominal voltage.
With a chart recorder or suitable voltage recording device connected
to the generator’s output to monitor the voltage response, initiate a
change in the setting.
If the transient response observed has too much overshoot, reduce the
Kp value. If the overshoot is small and the response too slow increase
the Kp value. Increasing the Ki decreases the time required to reach
steady state. Increasing Kd reduces the ringing due to transient
response. As all of these terms impact the characteristic response, it
necessary to balance all three to obtain the desired generator
response.
• AVR Control Proportional Gain Kp . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
AVR. It also determines the characteristic of the dynamic
response to changes in generator voltage. Generally if the
transient response has too much overshoot, Kp should be

Configuration 4-15
decreased. If the transient response is too slow, with little or no

overshoot, then Kp should be increased.
• AVR Control Integral Gain Ki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Generally if the time to reach steady state is too long, Ki should

be increased.
• AVR Control Derivative Gain Kd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Generally if the transient response has too much ringing, Kd

should be increased.
• Time Constant Td . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
The filtering time constant, TD, is used to remove the noise

effect on the numerical differentiation.
• FCR Overall Gain Kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain and
overall gain of the FCR operating mode. It also determines the
characteristic of the dynamic response to a change in the CGCM
output current.
• AVR Control Overall Gain Kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain and
overall gain of the AVR operating mode. It also determines the
characteristic of the dynamic response to a change in the voltage
of the generator.
• AVR Control Voltage Matching Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Generally, if the time to match the generator voltage to bus

voltage is too long, this term should be increased. Adjusting this
term may also have an impact on the voltage matching accuracy,
and changes the rate at which bus voltage is reached.
• AVR/FCR Control Auxiliary Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust the overall gain of the
auxiliary input’s control on the AVR/FCR operating mode. The
units for this are percent of nominal per volt. A setting of one
will result in the controlled parameter being changed by one
percent of the nominal value for each volt applied to the
auxiliary input.
• PF/Var Auxiliary Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

4-16 Configuration
This setting allows the user to adjust the overall gain of the
auxiliary input’s control on the Var/PF operating modes. The
units for the var controller are percent of nominal per volt. A
setting of one will result in the controlled parameter being
changed by one percent of the nominal value for each volt
applied to the auxiliary input. For PF control, the units are
0.01PF per volt. A setting of 5 will result in the regulated PF
being changed by 0.05 for each volt applied to the auxiliary
input.
• Cross Current Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting allows the user to adjust the gain of the cross current
input. The actual value measured by the cross current input is
multiplied by this setting. It can be used to improve the var
sharing between machines connected in cross current.
Tracking Tab
Figure 4.8 illustrates the fields of the Tracking tab. Internal tracking is
enabled by checking the box in the upper left hand corner of the
screen and enclosed in the internal tracking box. Enter the internal
tracking, redundant tracking, and traverse rates in the appropriate
fields of the Tracking tab.
Figure 4.8 Tracking Tab
• Internal Tracking Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

Configuration 4-17
This setting changes the rate at which the internal tracking mode
matches the non-active excitation control modes to the active
excitation control mode.
• Internal Tracking Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec
This setting changes the initial delay of the tracking function to

prevent the tracking mode from adjusting the non-active modes
into an undesirable condition. An example of this would be
while operating in AVR mode the sensing VT fails to open. If the
tracking mode were allowed to instantly track the full-on
condition created by the loss of sensing, the transfer to manual
mode would result in an undesirably high generator voltage
even when operating in the FCR mode. Adding a delay allows
for the transfer to a different mode of operation without
allowing the back-up mode to follow into a potentially
undesirable operating point.
• Redundant Tracking Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting changes the rate at which the tracking mode of the
redundant CGCM matches the non-active excitation control
modes to the active excitation control mode.
• Redundant Tracking Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec
This setting changes the initial delay of the tracking function of

the redundant CGCM to prevent the tracking mode from
adjusting the non-active modes into an undesirable condition.
An example of this would be while operating in AVR mode the
sensing VT fails to open. If the redundant CGCM tracking mode
were allowed to instantly track the full-on condition created by
the loss of sensing, the transfer to the redundant CGCM’s manual
mode would result in an undesirably high generator voltage
even when operating in the FCR mode. Adding a tracking delay
allows for the transfer to a redundant CGCM without the
allowing the redundant CGCM to follow into a potentially
undesirable operating point.
• AVR Control Traverse Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting changes the rate at which the AVR mode’s regulation
set-point can be adjusted across the defined adjustment range
for the AVR.
• Power Factor Traverse Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting changes the rate at which the PF mode’s regulation

for the PF.

4-18 Configuration
• Var Control Traverse Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting changes the rate at which the VAR mode’s regulation
for the VAR.
• Manual Control (FCR) Traverse Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting changes the rate at which the FCR mode’s regulation
for the FCR.
Synch Tab
Figure 4.9 illustrate the fields of the Synchronization tab. Enter the
synchronization limits and settings in the appropriate fields of the
Synchronization tab.
• Frequency Match Lower Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Hz
This setting establishes the lowest frequency error for which the
CGCM will allow the generator to be synchronized.
• Frequency Match Upper Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Hz
This setting establishes the highest frequency error for which the
CGCM will allow the generator to be synchronized.
• Voltage Match Lower Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the lowest voltage error which the CGCM
will allow the generator to be synchronized.
• Voltage Match Upper Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the highest bus voltage error for which
the CGCM will allow the generator to be synchronized.
• Phase Match Lower Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________deg
This setting establishes the lowest phase angle error for which
the CGCM will allow the generator to be synchronized to the
bus.
• Phase Match Upper Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________deg
This setting establishes the highest phase angle error for which
the CGCM will allow the generator to be synchronized to the
bus.

Configuration 4-19
• Acceptance Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec
This setting establishes the time duration that is required for all
parameters to be set to allow for breaker closing. This setting is
based on the time the frequency, voltage and phase angle of the
generator, and bus have been matched.
• Bus A Offsets Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting establishes a multiplier by which the measured bus

A voltage is multiplied. It can be used to compensate for ratio
error across transformers.
• Bus A Offsets Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________deg
This setting establishes a phase angle added to the measured

bus A phase angle. It can be used to compensate for phase shift
across transformers.
• Bus B Offsets Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting establishes a multiplier by which the measured bus

B voltage is multiplied. It can be used to compensate for ratio
error across transformers.
• Bus B Offsets Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deg
This setting establishes a phase angle added to the measured

bus B phase angle. It can be used to compensate for phase shift
across transformers.
• Dead Bus Minimum Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Hz
This setting establishes the minimum frequency that the CGCM

will recognize as dead bus frequency and allow a dead bus
breaker closure occur.
• Dead Bus Maximum Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Hz
This setting establishes the maximum frequency that the CGCM

will recognize as dead bus frequency and allow a dead bus
breaker closure to occur.
• Dead Bus Minimum Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac
This setting establishes the minimum voltage that the CGCM will
recognize as a dead bus voltage condition and allow a dead bus
• Dead Bus Maximum Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________V ac

4-20 Configuration
This setting establishes the minimum voltage that the CGCM will
recognize as a dead bus voltage condition and allow a dead bus
• Generator Phase Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting provides the CGCM with generator phase rotation

information to allow the CGCM to recognize a reverse phase
rotation situation and to prevent breaker closing while the
reverse condition exists.
• Bus Phase Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting provides the CGCM with bus phase rotation

information to allow the CGCM to recognize a reverse phase
rotation situation and to prevent breaker closing while the
reverse condition exists. Single breaker configuration only.
Figure 4.9 Synch Tab
Load Share Tab
Figure 4.10 illustrates the fields of the Load Share tab. Enter the load
sharing settings in the appropriate fields of the Load Share tab.
• Full Scale Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vac

Configuration 4-21
This setting sets the value the load share output will reach when
the generator is producing 1 p.u. kW. The base for this
calculation is the calculated generator kVA.
• Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting sets the amount of per unit change allowed in the
load share output per unit of time defined below.
• Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting sets the time required for the load share output to
change the per unit amount defined above.
Figure 4.10 Load Share Tab
Protection Tabs
Voltage Tab
Figure 4.11 illustrates the Voltage tab fields. Enter the generator
overvoltage, generator undervoltage, overexcitation voltage, droop,
and line-drop voltage compensation values in the appropriate fields of
the Voltage tab.

4-22 Configuration
Figure 4.11 Voltage Tab
• Overvoltage Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the generator overvoltage setpoint that

the CGCM will use to recognize an overvoltage condition. When
this condition exists, the timer will start timing to trip based on
the Overvoltage Time Delay.
• Overvoltage Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________ sec
This setting establishes the time to annunciate a fault or trip the

fault output relay once the generator Overvoltage Setpoint has
been exceeded.
• Undervoltage Setpoint (percent of nominal or rated) ________%
This setting establishes the generator undervoltage setpoint that

the CGCM will use to recognize an undervoltage condition.
When the condition occurs, the CGCM will start timing toward a
trip.
• Undervoltage Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec

fault output relay once the generator Undervoltage Setpoint has
been exceeded.

Configuration 4-23
• Overexcitation Voltage Setpoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Vdc
This setting establishes the overexcitation voltage setpoint that

the CGCM will use to recognize when an overexcitation
condition is present. When the condition occurs, the CGCM will
start timing toward a trip based on the Overexcitation Time
Delay.
• Overexcitation Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec

fault output relay once the overexcitation voltage setpoint has
been exceeded.
• Droop Percentage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the amount of voltage droop that will be

experienced during paralleling generator applications.
• Line Drop Voltage Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the amount of voltage droop that will be

experienced generator applications.
Current Tab
Figure 4.12 illustrates the settings fields of the Current tab. Enter the
generator overcurrent settings, loss of excitation current settings,
rotating diode fault settings, and number of poles in the appropriate
fields of the Current tab.

4-24 Configuration
Figure 4.12 Current Tab
• Overcurrent Setpoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the threshold that the CGCM uses to

recognize when a generator overcurrent condition exists When
the condition occurs, the CGCM will start timing toward a trip
based on the selected overcurrent curve and time dial.
• Overcurrent Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
This setting establishes the time overcurrent characteristic curve

that will be utilized by the overcurrent function of the CGCM.
See Appendix A for available curves.
• Overcurrent Time Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
The Overcurrent Time Dial setting establishes the tripping time

in relationship to the magnitude o f the actual current applied to
the CGCM.
• Overcurrent Voltage Restraint Setpoint. . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting compares the monitored voltage with the fixed

nominal voltage limit. When the voltage is between 100 percent
and 25 percent of nominal voltage, the CGCM automatically
lowers the selected time overcurrent pickup point
proportionally.

Configuration 4-25
Frequency Tab
Figure 4.13 illustrates the fields of the Frequency tab. Enter the
overfrequency and underfrequency settings in the appropriate fields
of the Frequency tab.
Figure 4.13 Frequency Tab
• Overfrequency Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Hz
This setting establishes the generator overfrequency setpoint at

which the CGCM will recognize an overfrequency condition is
present and will start timing to trip based on the Overfrequency
Time Delay.
• Overfrequency Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec
This setting establishes the time to annunciate, and if configured,

trip the fault output relay once the generator Overfrequncy
Setpoint has been exceeded.
• Underfrequency Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Hz
This setting establishes the generator underfrequency setpoint at

which the CGCM will recognize an underfrequency condition is
present and will start timing to trip based on the
Underfrequency Time Delay.

4-26 Configuration
• Underfrequency Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec

trip the fault output relay once the generator Underfrequency
Power Tab
Enter the reverse power and reverse var settings in the appropriate
fields of the Power tab. Figure 4.14 illustrates the fields of the Power
tab.
• Reverse kW Setpoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the generator reverse kW setpoint at

which the CGCM will recognize a reverse power condition is
present and will start timing to trip based on the Reverse kW
fault Delay setting.
• Reverse kW Fault Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec

trip the fault output relay once the generator reverse kW
setpoint has been exceeded.
• Reverse kvar Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________%
This setting establishes the generator reverse kVar setpoint at

which the CGCM will recognize a reverse kVar (loss of
excitation) condition is present and will start timing to trip based
on the Reverse kVar fault Delay setting.
• Reverse kvar Fault Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________sec

trip the fault output relay once the generator reverse kvar

Configuration 4-27
Figure 4.14 Power Tab
Fault Relay Tab
Refer to Figure 4.15, Fault relay tab. In preparation for the tests that
follow, open the Fault Relay tab and deselect all check boxes. Note
that checking the box enables the fault output for that particular fault
occurrence. A fault will always annunciate via ControlNet regardless
of the button position. Checking the boxes only connects the fault to
the fault output relay.

4-28 Configuration
Figure 4.15 Fault Relay Tab
Preliminary Tests to Verify Off-Line Tests - Turbine not Spinning

ControlNet to CGCM
Interconnection For these tests, control of the machine is to be demonstrated through
RSLogix 5000 and user-supplied remote switches. These tests ensure
that the machine will not be stressed because of incorrect wiring or
faulty components. Recommended settings are only temporary, initial
settings.
Control Tests
Check the operation of the following controls. Verify that a change in

status occurs when the CGCM receives a control input.
• Verify excitation enable control through RSLogix 5000 software.

________
• Verify excitation enable control through a switch connected to
the EX-D terminals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______
• Confirm AVR/FCR transfer through RSLogix 5000.. . . ________
• Verify Raise and Lower control through RSLogix 5000.________

Configuration 4-29
Off-Line Tests - Turbine Spinning
All off-line tests with the turbine spinning should be conducted with
the circuit breaker open.
AVR/FCR Mode
Initial testing should be performed in FCR (manual) mode with

minimum generated voltage. Verify all CGCM metered values using
Rslogix 5000.
• Place the CGCM in FCR mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

• Enable the CGCM through RSLogix 5000 or by operating a
remote Start/Stop switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Generator output voltage should build to a percentage of the
rated voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Increase the exciter field current to 75 percent of the no load
value.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Generator output voltage should build to a percentage of the
rated voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Check the field voltage for proper CGCM output. . . ________
• Ensure that the correct voltage is applied to the CGCM sensing
voltage inputs at TB5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Measure the sensing transformer secondary voltage. ________
• Use RSLogix 5000 to raise the generator output voltage to the
rated level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Stop excitation by setting excitation enable to disable.________
• Restart excitation setting excitation enable to enable. ________
• Record the voltage buildup characteristic as the generator
reaches full, rated output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Perform a 5 percent step change in FCR mode. Decrease the
value first, then increase the value. Use a chart recorder to verify
stable performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Note the overshoot and settling time. The FCR output should be
very stable. If not, see section 5, Troubleshooting. . . ________
• Transfer to AVR mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Transfer to FCR mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Transfer to AVR mode and perform step response testing. Use a
chart recorder to verify stable performance. . . . . . . . ________
• Use RSLogix 5000 to disable the excitation limiters. . ________
• Perform a 2 percent voltage step response and observe the
system stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

4-30 Configuration
• Use the Gain tab of RSLogix 5000 configuration software to

adjust the PID settings until the desired performance is achieved.
If performance appears to be stable, perform a 5 percent step
change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Excitation Performance During this evaluation of excitation performance, temporary values

will be used to test excitation performance without stressing the
Evaluation machine or exceeding the setpoint of ancillary protection devices.
Procedures are included that assist you in setting your final operating
values. This evaluation is a continuation of the previous testing.
Tests that verify the annunciation of specific alarm conditions require

that the corresponding check box be selected on the Fault Relay tab
of the RSLogix 5000 software to annunciate the fault relay output
Gains
AVR/FCR
With a chart recorder or the Rslogix 5000 trending capability, monitor

the controlled voltage while increasing and decreasing the regulation
set point by small amounts. The transient response of the system can
then be observed.
• Increase and decrease the variable KP while observing the

voltage recording equipment. If operating properly, a change in
transient response should be observed. . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Increase and decrease the variable KI to adjust the time the
system takes to reach a steady state voltage. This can be
observed at system startup while monitoring the voltage
recording equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Adjusting the variables KD and TD will adjust ringing about the
transient response. Adjust these values while monitoring the
voltage recording equipment. Generally increasing KD will
decrease ringing. Adjusting TD will remove the noise effect on
numerical differentiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Adjust the variable KG to observe the coarse loop gain of the
PID algorithm and monitor the results on the voltage recording
equipment to verify its operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

Configuration 4-31
PF
Performance of the PF mode of operation can be demonstrated by

increasing and decreasing the PF set point while observing the power
factor of the generator.

system takes to reach the PF setting. Observe the generator PF
while adjusting this variable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Adjust KG variable to observe the coarse loop gain of the PID
algorithm and monitor the results on the generator PF.________
Var

system takes to reach the var setting. Observe generator vars’
while adjusting this variable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Adjust KG variable to observe the coarse loop gain of the PID
algorithm and monitor the results on generator vars’. ________
Off-Line Excitation Limiter Operation
Set the generator below the rated voltage output for this test. Then set
the AVR setpoint above the maximum setting. The system should
alarm. If the system does not alarm, the OEL gain (Ki and Kg) may be
set too low. If the system does alarm, but oscillates, the OEL gain may
be set too high.
• Enable the off-line overexcitation limiter. . . . . . . . . . ________

• Determine the field current required to reach 105% of the rated
generator voltage.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Set the off-line OEL for a value equal to the no-load field
current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Lower the terminal voltage to 10% below the rated value. . . .
________
To speed performance in the following test, you may increase the OEL
gain (Ki and Kg).
• Set the AVR setpoint at 110% of the rated output. (AVR Max
should remain at 105%.) An alarm status should occur.________
• Return the AVR setpoint to the rated output level. . . ________

4-32 Configuration
Limit and Protection Check
This test verifies the overvoltage and undervoltage protection for the
generator and overvoltage and overcurrent protection for the field.
• Review the overvoltage and undervoltage protection settings in

RSLogix 5000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Decrease the generator overvoltage setpoint to a level that will
cause an alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Verify that a generator overvoltage alarm is annunciated. . . . .
________
• Reset the generator overvoltage setpoint to the desired level. .
________
• Increase the generator undervoltage setpoint to a level that will
cause an alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Verify that a generator undervoltage alarm is annunciated. . . .
________
• Reset the generator undervoltage setpoint to the desired level.
________
• Decrease the field overvoltage setpoint to a level that will cause
an alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Verify that a field overvoltage alarm is annunciated. . ________
• Reset the field overvoltage setpoint to the desired level.. . . . .
________
• Decrease the field overcurrent setpoint to a level that will cause
an alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Verify that a field overcurrent alarm is annunciated. . ________
• Reset the field overcurrent setpoint to the desired level. . . . . .
________
Parallel Operation - Generator On-Line
This test includes the verification of the proper phase relationship

between the sensed generator voltage and current, operation of
on-line over and underexcitation limiting, and var and power factor
correction.
Phase Relationship Test
• Transfer the CGCM to FCR mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

• Parallel the generator with the bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Set the machine kilowatts for approximately 25% of the machine
rating at zero vars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

Configuration 4-33
• Check the phase shift at the CGCM generator voltage and

current sensing inputs. The B-phase current (I2) should lag the
sensed voltage between V Gen A and V Gen C by 90° .________
The A-phase current should lag the sensed voltage between Vgen and
C and V Gen B by 90o. The C-phase current should lag the sensed
voltage between V Gen B and V Gen A by 90o. The cross-current B
phase current input should lag the sensed voltage between V Gen A
and V Gen C by 90o.
If the phase relationship is correct, proceed with testing. If the phase

relationship is incorrect, troubleshoot the system connections, resolve
the problem and retest as appropriate before transferring to AVR
mode.
In the following step, be prepared to transfer back to FCR mode if the

excitation voltage increases suddenly.
• Transfer to AVR mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
On-Line Overexcitation Limiter Test
• Use RSLogix 5000 to disable the OEL. . . . . . . . . . . . ________

• Set the on-line overexcitation limiter for 15% above the no-load
field current, and a 5 second time delay. . . . . . . . . . ________
Using a chart recorder or RSLogix 5000 trend, prepare to check the

OEL response time. If the response time is too slow, increase the OEL
gain (Ki and Kg) and perform the test again.
• Increase the field excitation until the field current reaches 125
percent of the no-load field current setting. . . . . . . . ________
• Enable overexcitation limiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Verify that the OEL response time is within acceptable limits. .
________
• Enter the desired OEL values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
On-Line Underexcitation Limiter Test
• Use RSLogix 5000 to disable the UEL. . . . . . . . . . . . ________

• Set the on-line underexcitation limiter for 5 percent vars into the
generator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Adjust the vars into the generator for 15 percent at 25 percent
load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Perform a step response into the UEL limit by enabling the UEL.
• Verify stable performance and speed of response. . . ________

4-34 Configuration
If the response time is too slow, increase the UEL gain (Ki and Kg)
and rerun the test.
• Verify stability performance of the UEL by testing the machine

from 25 percent through 100 percent real-power loading,
underexcited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Increase the excitation above the UEL limit.. . . . . . . ________
• Enter the desired UEL values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Var Performance Test (To be performed on-line against the bus)
Verify that the var setpoint is nulled to the AVR setpoint. In the
following step, be prepared to transfer back to AVR mode if the
excitation voltage increases suddenly.
• Transfer to var correction mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________

• Set the kilowatts for 25 percent output. . . . . . . . . . . ________
• Adjust the vars to 30 percent of the rated value.. . . . ________
Monitor the field voltage to determine performance during the

following step.
• Perform a 5 percent step response stability test. . . . . ________
If necessary, increase the var gain (Ki and Kg) to speed up the
response, and run the test again.
Power Factor Performance Test (To be performed on-line against the bus)
• Verify that the power factor setpoint is nulled to the var setpoint.
In the following step, be prepared to transfer back to power factor

mode if the excitation voltage increases suddenly.
• Transfer to power factor correction mode. . . . . . . . . ________

• Adjust the power factor for 0.9, lagging. . . . . . . . . . ________
• Determine stability by performing a step response by changing
the power factor setpoint to 0.85 lagging. . . . . . . . . ________
If necessary, increase the power factor gain (Ki and Kg) to speed up
the response, and repeat the test.

Configuration 4-35
Load Sharing Output Test
• Measure the real power load on the generator using the rated
kVA of the generator as the base for generator pu conversion
insure the load share output is the same pu value with it's base
being the output limit setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _________
• The rate limit setting limits the response time of the load share
output. Insure sufficient time is allowed prior to completing the
above measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _________
Exciter Diode Monitor The EDM monitors specific harmonic components present in the field
current. The frequency of the harmonics are proportional to the
Setup system frequency and the ratio between the main and exciter field
poles. During normal operation a three-phase exciter diode bridge
produces a ripple current frequency of 1080 Hz.
Shorted diode conditions are detected when the Harmonic current at

180 Hz rises above normal levels. Open Diode conditions are detected
when the harmonic current at 360 Hz rises above the normal levels.
The CGCM combines the current levels at these two harmonics and
stores this information as a variable named ExcRipple_I that is stored
in the unscheduled read data.
• Determine the highest normal percent ripple using this formula:

(ExcRipple_I / Exc_I * 100). Find the highest percent ripple
while operating the GenSet through its normal operating range.
The variable ExcRipple_I should be set to display in percents.
• Set the Open Diode Level to a value 1% greater than the value
found above. This number has to be close because open diode
conditions are difficult to detect.
• Shorted diode conditions provide higher levels and are more
easily detected. Set the Shorted Diode Level to 20% higher than
the value found in the first step.
• Set the EDM time delays as desired and input the number of
main poles and exciter poles.
Cross Current Testing With the system set to operate in cross current and the cross current
loop opened measure the generator voltage. Apply an inductive load
such that the amount of reactive current through the cross current
input is equal to the rating of the input. The generator voltage should
decrease by an amount equal to the cross current set point.
Reconnect the cross current loop, parallel the machines and apply an
inductive load. Ensure the terminal voltage does not decrease and the
reactive current is shared among the machines.

4-36 Configuration
Synchronization Testing With the system set to operate as desired, verify the metering
provided by the CGCM is correct.
Vary the voltage, phase angle and the frequency differences between
the bus and generator and ensure the CGCM properly responds.

Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
General The following procedures are intended as a guideline for

troubleshooting the CGCM system.
Troubleshooting Common generator system malfunctions and the appropriate repair

procedures are in the following paragraphs.
No Voltage Build-Up
1. Verify that all wiring is properly connected and that the CGCM is
powered up. Refer to Figure 3-5 through 3-12.
If wiring is improperly connected, loose, miswired, etc.,

reconnect wiring properly.
If wiring is properly connected, proceed to Step 2.
2. Check for correct configuration of the CGCM and system. Refer

to Section 3, Installation. If configuration is correct, proceed to
Step 3.
3. Check for correct PMG power input to the CGCM. Refer to

Section 3, Installation.
If voltage is not present, refer to generator manual for PMG

repair (PMG system only).
If voltage is present, proceed to Step 4.
4. Check for correct battery power input to the CGCM. Refer to

Section 3, Installation.
If voltage is not present, refer to battery manual for battery

repair or replacement.
If voltage is present, proceed to Step 5.
5. Verify that all fuses are not open.
If any fuse is open, replace fuse.

5-2 Troubleshooting
If all fuses are not open, proceed to Step 6.
6. Verify that generator is up to rated speed.
If generator is not up to rated speed, increase generator speed to

rated.
If generator is up to rated speed, proceed to Step 7.
7. If the CGCM is being used in (non-PMG) mode, verify that the

generator residual voltage is at least 10 Vac secondary.
If the generator residual voltage is less than 10 Vac, refer to the

generator manual and flash the generator field.
If the generator residual voltage is 10 Vac or greater, proceed to

Step 8.
8. Replace the CGCM unit.
If replacing the CGCM unit does not correct the malfunction,

then the consult the generator manufacturer.
Low Output Voltage
1. Verify that the voltage set point is correct.
2. Check for correct wiring configuration of the CGCM and system.

Refer to Section 3, Installation. If configuration is correct,
proceed to Step 3.
High Output Voltage
1. Verify that the voltage set point is correct.

Step 3.

Troubleshooting 5-3
Generator Voltage Does Not Respond as Adjustments are Made
1. Verify that the correct control mode is being adjusted.
2. Reset the CGCM by interrupting input power or by shutting

down the generator for a minimum of 10 seconds. If the
generator still does not respond, proceed to Step 3.
Poor Voltage Regulation
1. Verify that the case of the CGCM is properly grounded.
If the CGCM' case is not properly grounded, ground the CGCM

case by:
a. Connect dedicated ground wire to 1/4" ground lugs on the

units mounting flange. Refer to Figure 3-1.
If the CGCM' case is properly grounded, proceed to Step 2.
2. Check for grounded field leads.
If the field leads are grounded, isolate them from ground.
If the field leads are not grounded, proceed to Step 3.
3. If used with a PMG, check for grounded PMG leads. If the PMG
leads are grounded, isolate them from ground. If the PMG leads
are not grounded, proceed to Step 3.

to Section 3, Installation.
If configuration is correct, proceed to Step 4.
Generator Output Unstable (Hunting)
1. Verify that the genset prime mover governor is operating

properly.

5-4 Troubleshooting
2. Verify that the sensing and input power leads are connected
securely.
If the sensing or input power leads are not connected securely,

tighten the connections.
If the sensing or input power leads are connected securely,

proceed to Step 3.
3. Verify that the various gains are properly set.
No Droop or Negative Droop (Generator not Share Load)
1. Check for open in Droop CT wiring.
If wiring is open, repair wiring as necessary.
If wiring is not open, proceed to Step 2.
2. Verify that Droop CT polarity is correct.
If polarity is incorrect, reverse connections at terminals CTB1

and CTB2.
If polarity is not reversed, proceed to Step 3.

Step 4.
4. If the above steps fail to correct the malfunction, replace the

CGCM unit.
Load Sharing Output Troubleshooting
1. Verify all wiring is correct and the CGCM is properly configured.

The base for the pickup calculation is the rated generator kVA.
Ensure this was used in all calculations. Correct all wiring
errors, configuration errors, or calculation errors. If no errors
were found proceed to step 2.

Troubleshooting 5-5
2. Using external metering, verify the CGCM is correctly measuring

the real load on the machine. If this is not correct, verify the
inputs to the CGCM are correct. If the inputs are in error, correct
the component associated with the erroneous input. If all
metering is correct proceed to step 3.
3. Open the load share terminals on the CGCM. Apply a real load
to the machine and verify the voltage on these terminals is equal
to the value reported as the kW input load share voltage. If this
is not correct, replace the CGCM. If this is correct, proceed to
step 4.
4. Another device connected to the load share loop is causing the

error in the load share operation. Proceed with troubleshooting
these devices.
Synchronization Troubleshooting

Correct wiring, configuration and logic as necessary. If no errors
were found proceed to step 2.
2. Using external metering, verify the metering provided by the

CGCM is correct. If these data are incorrect, verify the inputs to
the CGCM are correct. Correct the component associated with
the erroneous input.
Redundant System Troubleshooting
1. Verify all wiring is correct, both CGCMs are properly configured,

and the logic associated with redundancy is correct. Correct
wiring, configuration and logic as necessary. If no errors were
found proceed to step 2.
2. Verify the inputs to the CGCM are correct. If the inputs are in
error, correct the component associated with the erroneous
input. If no errors were found proceed to step 3.
3. Verify each CGCM is capable of operating correctly as the sole

CGCM in the system. If either CGCM is does not operate
properly as a stand-alone excitation system, proceed with
trouble shooting that CGCM. If both are capable of operating
properly, proceed to step 4.

5-6 Troubleshooting
4. Verify the integrity of the straight through 9 pin communications

cable between the redundant CGCM’s. Replace the cable of it is
found to be defective. If the cable is not defective, proceed to
step 5.
5. Using Hyperterminal or other similar serial communication

computer program, ensure data is being sent from the serial port
of the CGCM in control. The serial port settings are 8 data bits,
no parity and 1 stop bit. The data will be a continuous steam of
various ASCII characters. If no data is being supplied, replace
the CGCM. If data is being supplied, disable excitation for the
CGCM in control and perform this same test on the other CGCM.
If both CGCMs are supplying data proceed to step 6.
6. Recheck the performance of the redundant system.
Metering Troubleshooting

Verify all calculations use the correct configuration values.
Correct all wiring, configuration or calculation errors. If no
errors were found proceed to step 2.
2. Verify the metering used to determine CGCM malfunction is

being correctly used. Make corrections as necessary. If all
external metering is correct proceed to step 3.
3. Verify the inputs to the CGCM are correct. If the inputs are in
error, correct the component associated with the erroneous
input. If all inputs are correct replace the CGCM.

Chapter 6
Using ControlNet
CGCM Configuration and The 1407-CGCM supports five unique Module-Defined data types.
Module-Defined data types are created in RSLogix 5000 when a
Operation module is created in a project. These data types define the structure of
the data used by the module for either their Status, Input Data, Output
Data, or Configuration Data.
Communication between the 1407-CGCM and the controller uses each

of these data types for specific purposes. Two of the data types are
used for the real time (scheduled) transfer of input and output status
and data. Two of the data types are used to access other parameters
available in the 1407-CGCM (non-real-time or messaging). One data
type is used to hold the configuration information of the 1407-CGCM.
The data types are defined below:
• INPUT (RSLogix 5000 Module-Defined data type

AB:1407_CGCM:I:0) A Controller Tag is automatically created
from this data type when the module is placed into the RSLogix
5000 project.
The Controller Tag is automatically read by the host controller

from the 1407-CGCM, at the defined update rate, whenever a
connection between the two exists. This is independent of the
user program.
• OUTPUT (RSLogix 5000 Module-Defined data type

AB:1407_CGCM:O:0)
A Controller Tag is automatically created from this data type

when the module is placed into the RSLogix 5000 project.
The data from this Controller Tag is automatically written by the

host controller to the 1407-CGCM, at the defined update rate,
whenever a connection between the two exists. This is
independent of the user program.
• MESSAGE DATA READ (RSLogix 5000 Module-Defined data

type AB:1407_CGCM_Unscheduled_Read)
The tag from this data type must be user created. (It is
suggested that for each 1407-CGCM, the user create a new
Controller tag using any user-defined name and define it as type

6-2 Using ControlNet
AB:1407_CGCM_Unscheduled_Read – the data type that is

supplied by RSLogix 5000).
The data in the tag created from this data type is read by the
host controller from the 1407-CGCM via message instructions
executed in the user program.
• MESSAGE DATA WRITE (RSLogix 5000 Module-Defined data

type AB:1407_CGCM_Unscheduled_Write3)
The Configuration tag contains the data defined by this data type
(the Configuration tag consists of data from the Module-Defined
data types AB:1407_CGCM:C:0 and
AB:1407_CGCM_Unscheduled_Write3).
This data is written by the host controller to the 1407-CGCM via

message instructions executed in the user program.
This data is written to the 1407-CGCM whenever the user

changes the 1407-CGCM configuration via the 1407-CGCM
Device Profile in RSLogix 5000, and the user program is using
ConfigRcvd, UnschWrRcvd, and ExcitationOutputEnabled
bits to trigger the data transmission.
• CONFIGURATION (RSLogix 5000 Module-Defined data type

AB:1407_CGCM:C:0)
A tag is automatically created from this data type when the

1407-CGCM module is placed into the RSLogix 5000 project.
This data is written by the host Logix controller to the

1407-CGCM at the following events:
– Whenever a ControlNet connection is established between

the two devices.
– Whenever the user changes 1407-CGCM configuration via the
1407-CGCM Device Profile in RSLogix 5000.
The following table provides additional information about each of the

data tables within the 1407-CGCM module:

Using ControlNet 6-3
Table 6.1 1407-CGCM Data Table Summary
Data Table Purpose Transfer Out of Box Power Cycle NVS Change WIth
Mechanism Default Excitation
Enabled?
Scheduled Read Time critical automatic All zeros All zeros NO N/A
status (scheduled)
Scheduled Write Time critical automatic All zeros All zeros NO YES
control (scheduled)
Unscheduled Non-time critical Message All zeros All zeros NO N/A
Read status Command
Unscheduled Non-time critical Message All zeros All zeros NO YES
Write control Command
Unscheduled Read Message All zeros All zeros NO N/A
Config Read configuration Command
Unscheduled Write Automatic or All zeros All zeros NO NO
Config Write configuration Profile initiated
Configuring the 1407-CGCM When configuring the 1407-CGCM with RSLogix 5000, configuration
data checking is performed as specified by the limits shown in the
data tables (Table 6.3 through Table 6.7). Errors are reported by
dialog boxes displayed by the 1407-CGCM profile.
WARNING This checking will not insure values are appropriate

for the application
!
If data is changed via a message instruction, no checking is
performed, and there is no mechanism for reporting an error.
Configuration write data can only be updated when the 1407-CGCM

excitation is disabled. Scheduled and unscheduled write data can be
updated at any time.

Configuration Process
When the 1407-CGCM is first powered, and whenever its power is

cycled, a configuration fault will exist. After the 1407-CGCM powers
up, self-tests, and initializes itself, it will wait for Configuration Data to
be received. If the Configuration Data range checking in the
1407-CGCM is successful, the configuration will be loaded, and the
ConfigRcvd bit will be set and will remain set during normal
operation. Also at this time the UnschWrRcvd bit is set to “0”. The
1407-CGCM will then wait for an Unscheduled Write. Until an
Unscheduled Write whose data passes range checking is received, any
Scheduled Write data will be ignored.
The User Program is responsible for initiating all

IMPORTANT
Unscheduled Write activity.
When a valid Unscheduled Write is received and processed, the

UnschWrRcvd bit will be set to a “1”. Then, the 1407-CGCM will
begin processing Unscheduled Writes, and be ready for normal
operation based on the configuration received.
Changing Configuration Data
If there needs to be a change to the configuration, certain rules apply.
Changing the Configuration Data while Excitation is enabled is not

allowed.
If the Excitation is disabled, and Configuration Data is changed, it will

only be applied if range checking is successful.
Changing the Unscheduled Write Data while Excitation is enabled is

allowed.
If the range checking on an Unscheduled Write is successful, the new

data will be applied. If the range checking is unsuccessful, the data
will not be applied.

Configuring and Operating 1407-CGCM Features and Functions
Configuring and operating 1407-CGCM features and functions is done

by assigning and/or monitoring variables within the data tables. Here
we describe the variables used for various functions:
Device Interface Data The tables in this section show how the assembly object data that is
transferred between the CGCM and the Logix controller is organized.
Tables
Terms
The following terms are used in these tables:
• Spare - Unused now, available for future use. Read spares will
always be set to zero by the CGCM. Write spare data is ignored
by the CGCM.
• Reserved - Used internally by CGCM. Cannot be used for future
use. Read reserve data could be anything (undefined). Write
reserved data is ignored by the CGCM.
• Generator - Output of generator
• Bus - System or grid
• Bus A - Only three phase reference bus, or “one of two” single
phase reference busses
• Bus B - “One of two” single phase reference busses
Abbreviations
The standard abbreviations shown below are used in the data table
names for the assembly object table data names.
Table 6.2 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition Abbreviation Definition

Ack Acknowledge Lo Low
Aux Auxiliary LS Load Share
Avg Average Max Maximum
AVR Automatic Voltage Med Medium
Regulator
Brkr Breaker Min Minimum

Table 6.2 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition Abbreviation Definition

CCC Cross Current OEL Overexcitation
Compensation Limiting
CCCT Cross Current Out Output
Compensation
Transformer
Comp Compensation Ovr Over
Config Configuration PF Power Factor
CT Current Transformer Ph Phase
Dly Delay PMG Permanent Magnet
Generator
En Enable Pri Primary
Ened Enabled PU Per Unit
Err Error Pwr Power
Exc Excitation Rcvd Received
FCR Field Current Redndt Redundant
Regulator
Flt Fault Resvd Reserved
Freq Frequency Rev Reverse
FS Full Scale Rot Rotation
Gen Generator Sec Secondary
Hi High Setpt Setpoint
Hrs Hours Sync Synchronization
Hz Hertz Td Derivative Time
Constant
I Current UEL Underexcitation
Limiting
Init Initial Undr Under
k Kilo Unschd Unscheduled
Kd Derivative gain V Voltage
Kg Overall gain VA Volt Amps
Ki Integral gain VAR Volt Amps Reactive
Kp Proportional gain VT Voltage (Potential)
Transformer (a.k.a.
PT)
Lim Limit W Watt

Scheduled Read
Configuration Checks
Not applicable.
Scheduled Read Data Table
Table 6.3 Scheduled Read Data Table
Byte Size Type Bit(s) Tag Name Name Explanation Units Min Max Notes
0 4 DINT 0 to 7 Connect Status *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
*2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
4 1 Bool 0 RevVARFlt Reverse kVAR Fault*1 - - -
*3 0=Disabled, 1=Enabled
Bool 1 RevPwrFlt Reverse kW Fault*1 *4 0=No, 1=Yes
*5 0=False, 1=True
Bool 2 OvrExcFlt Over-Excitation Fault*1 *6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
Bool 3 Ovr_I_Flt Over-Current Fault*1 *7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
*8 0=PF, 1=VAR
Bool 4 Undr_V_Flt Under-Voltage Fault*1 *9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
Bool 5 Ovr_V_Flt Over-Voltage Fault*1 *10 0=De-assert, 1=Close
*11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
Bool 6 UndrFreqFlt Under-Frequency Fault*1 *12 0=Setpoint,
Bool 7 OvrFreqFlt Over-Frequency Fault*1 1=Traverse
*13 0=1 Ph, 1=3 Ph
5 1 Bool 0 CGCM_Flt CGCM Fault*1 - - - *14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
Bool 1 LossExcFlt Under-Frequency Fault*1
Bool 2 OEL_Active Over-Excitation Limiting
Active*1
Bool 3 UEL_Active Under-Excitation Limiting
Active*1
Bool 4 LossSensingFlt PT Sensing Loss*1
Bool 5 LossPMGFlt PMG Loss*1
Bool 6 RotDiodeFlt Rotation Diode Fault*1
Bool 7 PhRotFlt Phase Rotation Fault*1

6 1 Bool 0 BusRot_ABC_ACB Rotation Bus*2 - - - *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
*2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
Bool 1 GenRot_ABC_ACB Rotation Generator*2 *3 0=Disabled, 1=Enabled
Bool 2 FltOutActive Output Active Fault*1 *4 0=No, 1=Yes
*5 0=False, 1=True
Bool 3 ExcOutEned Excitation Out Enabled*3 *6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
Bool 4 PF_VAR_Selection Power Factor/VAR *7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
Selection*8 *8 0=PF, 1=VAR
*9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
Bool 5 PF_VAR_Control_Ened Power Factor/VAR Control *10 0=De-assert, 1=Close
Enabled*3 *11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
Bool 6 AVR_FCR_Selection AVR Control Selection*9 *12 0=Setpoint,
1=Traverse
Bool 7 FLTResetAck Reset Acknowledge *13 0=1 Ph, 1=3 Ph
Fault*4 *14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
7 1 Bool 0 BusV_Present Bus Voltage Present *5 - - -
Bool 1 GenV_Present Generator Voltage
Present*5
Bool 2 PhRotMatch Phase Rotation Match*5
Bool 3 V_Match Voltage Match*5
Bool 4 FreqMatch Frequency Match*5
Bool 5 PhMatch Phase Match*5
Bool 6 CGCMInControl CGCM Control*4
Bool 7 Spare1
8 1 Bool 0 Activebus_A/B Bus A/B Active*6 - - -
Bool 1 Raise_V Raise Voltage*5
Bool 2 Lower_V Lower Voltage*5
Bool 3 Raise_Freq Raise Frequency*5
Bool 4 Lower_Freq Lower Frequency*5
Bool 5 Raise_Ph Raise Phase*5
Bool 6 Lower_Ph Lower Phase*5
Bool 7 SyncFailure Synchronization Failure*5

9 1 Bool 0 AutoSync Auto Synchronization - - - *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
Enabled*3 *2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
Bool 1 CheckSync Check Synchronization
*4 0=No, 1=Yes
Enabled*3
*5 0=False, 1=True
Bool 2 PermissiveSync Permissive *6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
Synchronization *7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
Enabled*3 *8 0=PF, 1=VAR
*9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
Bool 3 UndefinedSyncMode Undefined *10 0=De-assert, 1=Close
Synchronization Mode*4 *11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
Bool 4 SyncModeConflict Synchronization Mode *12 0=Setpoint,
Conflict*4 1=Traverse
*13 0=1 Ph, 1=3 Ph
Bool 5 SyncDeadBus Dead Bus *14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
Synchronization*4
Bool 6 CloseBusA_Brkr Close Bus A Breaker*7
Bool 7 CloseBusB_Brkr Close Bus B Breaker*7
10 1 Bool 0 Spare2 - - -
Bool 1 FreqLessThan10Hz Frequency Less Than 10
Hz*5
Bool 2 Spare3
Bool 3 SetptTraverseActive Traverse Setpoint
Active*12
Bool 4 ShortedRotDiodeFlt Rotating Diode Shorted
Fault
Bool 5 OpenRotDiodeFlt Rotating Diode Open
Fault
Bool 6 HardwareExcEned Hardware Excitation
Enabled*3
Bool 7 SoftwareExcEned Software Excitation
Enabled*3
11 1 Bool 0 ConfigRcvd Configuration Received - - -
Bool 1 UnschdWriteRcvd Unscheduled Write
Received
Bool 2 Spare6
Bool 3 Spare7
Bool 4 Spare8
Bool 5 kVAR_LS_Active kVAR Load Share Active
Bool 6 Spare9
Bool 7 kW_LS_Active kW Load Share Active
12 4 Real 0 to 7 Total_kW Total kW kW -3E+ 3E+09
09
16 4 Real 0 to 7 LS_Err Load Share Error %

20 4 Real 0 to 7 kW_LS_Input_V kW Load Share Input Volts *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
Voltage *2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
24 4 Real 0 to 7 kW_PU_Load kW Load Per Unit -
*4 0=No, 1=Yes
28 4 Real 0 to 7 kW_AnalogPU_Load kW Analog Value Per Unit - *5 0=False, 1=True
*6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
32 4 Real 0 to 7 kVAR_LS_InputV kVAR Load Share Input Volts *7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
Voltage *8 0=PF, 1=VAR
36 4 Real 0 to 7 kVAR_PU_load kVAR Load Per Unit - *9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
*10 0=De-assert, 1=Close
40 4 Real 0 to 7 kVAR_AnalogPU_Value kVAR Analog Value Per - *11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
Unit *12 0=Setpoint,
44 4 Real 0 to 7 AvgLLGenV Average Generator LL Volts 0 30000 1=Traverse
Voltage *13 0=1 Ph, 1=3 Ph
*14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
48 4 Real 0 to 7 V_MatchErr Voltage Match Error %V -100 100
52 4 Real 0 to 7 FreqMatchErr Frequency Match Error Hz -90 90
56 4 Real 0 to 7 PhMatchErr Phase Match Error Deg -180 180
60 4 Real 0 to 7 GenFreq Generator Frequency Hz 10 90
64 4 Real 0 to 7 BusFreq Active Bus Frequency Hz 10 90
68 4 Real 0 to 7 Spare10 -
This is a 76-byte message from CGCM to ControlNet (to controller).

Scheduled Write
The CGCM doesn’t perform any configuration checks on the

Scheduled Write data.
Scheduled Write Data Table
Table 6.4 Scheduled Write Data Table
0 1 Bool 0 RevVARFltOutEn Reverse VAR Fault Output - - - *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
Enable*3 *2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
Bool 1 RevPwrFltOutEn Reverse Power Fault
*4 0=No, 1=Yes
Output Enable*3
*5 0=False, 1=True
Bool 2 OvrExcFltOutEn Over Excitation Fault *6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
Output Enable*3 *7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
*8 0=PF, 1=VAR
Bool 3 Ovr_I_FltOutEn Over Current Fault Output *9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
Enable*3 *10 0=De-assert,
Bool 4 Undr_V_FltOutEn Under Voltage Fault 1=Assert
Output Enable*3 *11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
*12 0=Setpoint,
Bool 5 Ovr_V_FltOutEn Over Voltage Fault Output 1=Traverse
Enable*3 *13 0=1 Ph, 1=3 Ph
Bool 6 UndrFreqFltOutEn Under Frequency Fault *14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
Output Enable*3
Bool 7 OvrFreqFltOutEn Over Frequency Fault
Output Enable*3
1 1 Bool 0 Spare1 - - -
Bool 1 LossExcFltOutEn Loss Excitation Fault
Output Enable*3
Bool 2 OEL_En Overexcitation Limiting
Enable*3
Bool 3 UEL_En Underexcitation Limiting
Enable*3
Bool 4 LossSensingFltOutEn Loss Sensing Fault Output
Enable*3
Bool 5 LossPMGFLtOutEn Loss Permanent Magnet
Generator Fault Output
Enable*3
Bool 6 RotDiodeFltOutEn Rotation Diode Fault
Output Enable*3
Bool 7 PhRotFltOutEn Phase Rotation Fault
Output Enable*3

2 1 Bool 0 Spare2 - - - *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
*2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
Bool 1 Spare3 *3 0=Disabled, 1=Enabled
Bool 2 EngineIdle Engine Idle*5 *4 0=No, 1=Yes
*5 0=False, 1=True
Bool 3 Spare4 *6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
Bool 4 PF_VAR_Select Power Factor/VAR Select *7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
*8 *8 0=PF, 1=VAR
*9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
Bool 5 PF_VAR_En Power Factor/VAR Enable *10 0=De-assert,
*3 1=Assert
Bool 6 AVR_FCR_Select Automatic Voltage *11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
Regulator/Field Current *12 0=Setpoint,
Regulator Select*9 1=Traverse
*13 0=1 Ph, 1=3 Ph
Bool 7 FltReset Fault Reset*10 *14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
3 1 Bool 0 AutoSyncEn Auto Synchronization - - -
Enable*3
Bool 1 CheckSyncEn Check Synchronization
Enable*3
Bool 2 PermissiveSyncEn Permisive
Synchronization Enable*3
Bool 3 Spare5
Bool 4 Spare6
Bool 5 Bus A_B_Select Bus A/B Select*6
Bool 6 DeadBusClosureEn Dead Bus Closure
Enable*3
Bool 7 InitiateSync Initiate Synchronization*1
4 1 Bool 0 Set_kW_Hrs Set kW Hours*10 - - -
Bool 1 Set_kVAR_Hrs Set kVAR Hours*10
Bool 2 Set_kVA_Hrs Set kVA Hours*10
Bool 3 Spare7
Bool 4 Droop_CCC_Select Droop/Cross Current
Compensation Select*11
Bool 5 V_DroopEn Voltage Droop Enable *3
Bool 6 Spare8
Bool 7 SoftwareExcEn Software Excitation
Enable*3

5 1 Bool 0 Spare9 - - - *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
*2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
Bool 1 Spare10 *3 0=Disabled, 1=Enabled
Bool 2 Spare11 *4 0=No, 1=Yes
*5 0=False, 1=True
Bool 3 Spare12 *6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
Bool 4 kVAR_LS_BridgeEn kVAR Load Share Bridge *7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
Enable*3 *8 0=PF, 1=VAR
*9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
Bool 5 kVAR_LS_En kVAR Load Share Enable *10 0=De-assert,
*3 1=Assert
Bool 6 kW_LS_BridgeEn kW Load Share Bridge *11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
Enable*3 *12 0=Setpoint,
1=Traverse
Bool 7 kW_LS_En kW Load Share Enable*3 *13 0=1 Ph, 1=3 Ph
6 1 Bool 0 to 7 Spare13_20 - - - *14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
7 1 Bool 0 to 7 Spare21_28 - - -
8 4 Real 0 to 7 AVRSetpt Volts 85 30000
12 4 Real 0 to 7 FCRSetpt Field Current Regulator PF -0.5 0.5
Setpoint
16 4 Real 0 to 7 PFSetpt Power Factor Setpoint PF -0.5 0.5
20 4 Real 0 to 7 VARSetpt VAR Setpoint kVAR -1E+ 1E+07
07
24 4 Real 0 to 7 kWLSOutV kW Load Share Output Volts
Voltage
28 4 Real 0 to 7 kWAnalogTargetPUValue kW Analog Target Value -
Per Unit
32 4 Real 0 to 7 kWDigitalTargetPUValue kW Digital Target Value -
Per Unit
36 4 Real 0 to 7 kVAR_LS_OutV kVAR Load Share Output Volts
Voltage
40 4 Real 0 to 7 kVARAnalogTargetPUVal kVAR Analog Target Value -
ue Per Unit
44 4 Real 0 to 7 kVARDigitalTargetPUValu kVAR Digital Target Value -
e Per Unit
56 byte Message size from CNET to CGCM (Written to CGCM)

Unscheduled Read
Not applicable.
Unscheduled Read Data Table
Table 6.5 Unscheduled Read Data Table
0 4 Real 0 to 7 AvgPF Average Power Factor PF -1 1
4 4 Real 0 to 7 PhA_PF Phase A Power Factor PF -1 1
8 4 Real 0 to 7 PhB_PF Phase B Power Factor PF -1 1
12 4 Real 0 to 7 PhC_PF Phase C Power Factor PF -1 1
16 4 Real 0 to 7 Total_kVA Total kVA kVA 0 3E+09
20 4 Real 0 to 7 PhA_kVA Phase A kVA kVA 0 3E+09
24 4 Real 0 to 7 PhB_kVA Phase B kVA kVA 0 3E+09
28 4 Real 0 to 7 PhC_kVA Phase C kVA kVA 0 3E+09
32 4 Real 0 to 7 PhA_kW Phase A kW kW -3E+ 3E+09
09
36 4 Real 0 to 7 Ph_B_kW Phase B kW kW -3E+ 3E+09
09
40 4 Real 0 to 7 PhC_kW Phase C kW kW -3E+ 3E+09
-0
44 4 Real 0 to 7 Total_kVAR Total kVAR kVAR -3E+ 3E+09
-0
48 4 Real 0 to 7 PhA_kVAR Phase A kVAR kVAR -3E+ 3E+09
-0
52 4 Real 0 to 7 PhB_kVAR Phase B kVAR kVAR -3E+ 3E+09
-0
56 4 Real 0 to 7 PhC_kVAR Phase C kVAR kVAR -3E+ 3E+09
-0
60 4 Real 0 to 7 Avg_I Average Current Amps 0 60000
64 4 Real 0 to 7 PhA_I Phase A Current Amps 0 60000
68 4 Real 0 to 7 PhB_I Phase B Current Amps 0 60000
72 4 Real 0 to 7 PhC_I Phase C Current Amps 0 60000
76 4 Real 0 to 7 PhAB_GenV Phase AB Generator Volts 0 30000
Voltage
80 4 Real 0 to 7 PhBC_GenV Phase BC Generator Volts 0 30000
Voltage

Table 6.5 Unscheduled Read Data Table
84 4 Real 0 to 7 PhCA_GenV Phase CA Generator Volts 0 30000
Voltage
88 4 Real 0 to 7 AvgLN_GenV Average LN Generator Volts 0 30000
Voltage
92 4 Real 0 to 7 PhA_GenV Phase A Generator Volts 0 30000
Voltage
96 4 Real 0 to 7 PhB_GenV Phase B Generator Volts 0 30000
Voltage
100 4 Real 0 to 7 PhC_GenV Phase C Generator Volts 0 30000
Voltage
104 4 Real 0 to 7 AvgLL_BusV Average LL Bus A Voltage Volts 0 30000
108 4 Real 0 to 7 PhAB_BusV Phase AB Bus A Voltage Volts 0 30000
112 4 Real 0 to 7 PhBC_BusV Phase BC Bus A Voltage Volts 0 30000
116 4 Real 0 to 7 PhCA_BusV Phase CA Bus A Voltage Volts 0 30000
120 4 Real 0 to 7 AvgLN_BusV Average LN Bus A Volts 0 30000
Voltage
124 4 Real 0 to 7 PhA_BusV Phase A Bus A Voltage Volts 0 30000
128 4 Real 0 to 7 PhB_BusV Phase B Bus A Voltage Volts 0 30000
132 4 Real 0 to 7 PhC_BusV Phase C Bus A Voltage Volts 0 30000
136 4 Real 0 to 7 BusB_V Bus B Voltage Volts 0 30000
140 4 Real 0 to 7 Exc_V Excitation Voltage Volts 0 200
144 4 Real 0 to 7 Exc_I Excitation Current Amps 0 15
148 4 Real 0 to 7 ExcRipple Excitation Ripple Current Amps 0 15
152 4 Real 0 to 7 kW_Hrs kW Hours kWh 0 -
156 4 Real 0 to 7 kVAR_Hrs kVAR Hours kVARh 0 -
160 4 Real 0 to 7 kVA_Hrs kVA Hours kVAh 0 -
164 4 Real 0 to 7 V_AdjustOffset Voltage Adjust Offset % -10 10
168 2 INT 0 to 7 Spare
170 2 INT 0 to 7 Resvd Reserved
172 byte Message size from CGCM to CNET (Sent from CGCM)
Unscheduled Write Data Table
When an unscheduled write is received, the CGCM will verify that

individual parameters are within the minimum and maximum values

indicated in the table below (i.e. perform range checking). If an

out-of-range parameter is detected, the CGCM will set the
“Unscheduled Write Bad” bit (Scheduled Read, Byte 11, Bit 0) and will
ignore all data in the unscheduled write. The CGCM will NOT
perform any “application” checking (is a value suitable for the
particular application) or “dependency” checking (is a value
reasonable based on other values entered).
Unscheduled Write Data Table
Table 6.6 Unscheduled Write Data Table
Byte Size Type Bit(s) Tag Name Name Explanation Units Min Max Error Code
0 4 Real 0 to 7 LineDropComp Line Drop Compensation % 0 10 1
4 4 Real 0 to 7 AVR_FCR_Kp Automatic Voltage - 0 1000 2
Regulator/Field Current
Regulator Proportional
Gain
8 4 Real 0 to 7 AVR_FCR_Ki Automatic Voltage - 0 1000 3
Regulator Integral Gain
12 4 Real 0 to 7 AVR_FCR_Kd Automatic Voltage - 0 1000 4
Regulator Derivative Gain
16 4 Real 0 to 7 AVR_FCR_Td Automatic Voltage - 0 1000 5
Regulator Derivative Time
Constant
20 4 Real 0 to 7 AVR_Kg Automatic Voltage - 0 1000 6
Regulator Overall Gain
24 4 Real 0 to 7 FCR_Kg Field Current Regulator - 0 1000 7
Overall Gain
28 4 Real 0 to 7 PF_Kg Power Factor Overall Gain - 0 1000 8
32 4 Real 0 to 7 PF_Ki Power Factor Integral - 0 1000 9
Gain
36 4 Real 0 to 7 VAR_Kg VAR Overall Gain - 0 1000 10
40 4 Real 0 to 7 VAR_Ki VAR Integral Gain - 0 1000 11
44 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_Kg Overexcitation Limiting - 0 1000 12
Overall Gain
48 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_Ki Overexcitation Limiting - 0 1000 13
Integral Gain
52 4 Real 0 to 7 UEL_Kg Underexcitation Limiting - 0 1000 14
Overall Gain
56 4 Real 0 to 7 UEL_Ki Underexcitation Limiting - 0 1000 15
Integral Gain

Table 6.6 Unscheduled Write Data Table
Byte Size Type Bit(s) Tag Name Name Explanation Units Min Max Error Code
60 4 Real 0 to 7 V_Match_Gain Voltage Match Gain - 0 1000 16
64 4 Real 0 to 7 kWHoursPreset kW Hours Preset
68 4 Real 0 to 7 kVARHoursPreset kVAR Hours Preset
72 4 Real 0 to 7 kVAHoursPreset kVA Hours Preset
76 byte Message size from CNET to CGCM (Written to CGCM)
Unscheduled Configuration Read/Write
When configuration data is received via a forward-open or

null-forward-open command, the CGCM will verify that individual
parameters are within the minimum and maximum values indicated in
the table below (i.e. perform range checking). If an out-of-range
parameter is detected, the CGCM will indicate the first failure source
via the forward-open response and will ignore all data in the
configuration write. The CGCM will NOT perform any “application”
checking (i.e. is a value suitable for the particular application) or
“dependency” checking (i.e. is a value reasonable based on other
values entered).

Unscheduled Configuration Read/Write Data Table
Table 6.7 Unscheduled Configuration Read/Write Data Table
Byte Size Type Bit(s) Tag Name Name Explanation Units Min Max Notes/Error Code
0 1 SINT 0 to 7 Space Reserved for Logix controller Revision
Configuration Number
1 3 SINT 0 to 7 Pad Bytes Reserved for Logix controller Usage *1 0=Inactive, 1=Active
*2 0=ABC, 1=ACB
4 1 Bool 0 RevVARFltOutEn*3 Reverse VAR Fault Output - - -
Enable
*4 0=No, 1=Yes
Bool 1 RevPwrFltOutEn*3 Reverse Power Fault
Output Enable
Bool 2 OvrExcFltOutEn*3 Over Excitation Fault
Output Enable
Bool 3 Ovr_I_FltOutEn*3 Over Current Fault Output
Enable
Bool 4 Undr_V_FltOutEn*3 Under Voltage Fault
Output Enable
Bool 5 OvrVFltOutEn*3 Over Voltage Fault Output
Enable
Bool 6 UndrFreqFltOutEn*3 Under Frequency Fault
Output Enable
Bool 7 OvrFreqFltOutEn*3 Over Frequency Fault
Output Enable
5 1 Bool 0 Spare1 - - - *5 0=False, 1=Active
*6 0=Bus A, 1=Bus B
Bool 1 Loss_Exc_Flt_Out_En*3 Loss Excitation Fault
*7 0=Don’t Close, 1=Close
Output Enable
*8 0=PF, 1=VAR
Bool 2 OEL_En *3 Overexcitation Limiting
Enable
Bool 3 UEL_En *3 Underexcitation Limiting
Enable
Bool 4 LossSensingFltOutEn *3 Loss Sensing Fault Output
Enable
Bool 5 LossPMGFltOutEn*3 Loss Permanent Magnet
Generator Fault Output
Enable
Bool 6 RotDiodeFltOutEn*3 Rotation Diode Fault
Output Enable
Bool 7 PhRotFltOutEn*3 Phase Rotation Fault
Output Enable

6 1 Bool 0 BusRotABC_ACB_Select Bus Rotation ABC/ACB - - - *9 0=AVR, 1=FCR
*2 Select *10 0=De-assert,
1=Assert
Bool 1 GenRotABC_ACB_Select Generator Rotation
*11 0=Droop, 1=CCC
*2 ABC/ACB Select
Bool 2 Spare2
Bool 3 PMG_Shunt_Select *14 PMG/Shunt Select
Bool 4 Spare3
Bool 5 Spare4
Bool 6 Internal_Tracking_En*3 Internal Tracking Enable
Bool 7 PMG_1Ph_3PhSelect PMG Single Phase/Three
*13 Phase Select
7 1 Bool 0 to 7 Spare5_12 - - - *12 0=Setpoint,
1=Traverse
*13 0=1Ph, 1=3Ph
*14 0=PMG, 1=Shunt
8 4 Real 0 to 7 GenVT_Pri_V Generator Voltage V 1 30000 Error Code 1
Transformer Primary
Voltage
12 4 Real 0 to 7 GenVT_Sec_V Generator Voltage V 1 240 Error Code 2
Transformer Secondary
Voltage
16 4 Real 0 to 7 BusA_VT_Pri_V Bus A Voltage V 1 30000 Error Code 3
Transformer Primary
Voltage
20 4 Real 0 to 7 BusA_VT_Sec_V Bus A Voltage V 1 240 Error Code 4
Voltage
24 4 Real 0 to 7 BusB_VT_Pri_V Bus B Voltage V 1 30000 Error Code 5
Transformer Primary
Voltage
28 4 Real 0 to 7 BusB_VT_Sec_V Bus B Voltage V 1 240 Error Code 6
Voltage
32 4 Real 0 to 7 GenCT_Pri_I Generator Current A 1 60000 Error Code 7
Transformer Primary
Current
36 4 Real 0 to 7 GenCT_Sec_I Generator Current A 1 5 Error Code 8
Current
40 4 Real 0 to 7 CCCT_Pri_I Cross Current A 1 60000 Error Code 9
Compensation
Transformer Primary
Current

44 4 Real 0 to 7 CCCT_Sec_I Cross Current A 1 5 Error Code 10
Compensation
Current
48 2 INT 0 to 7 GenVT_Config Generator Voltage - 1 4 Error Code 11
Transformer
Configuration
50 2 INT 0 to 7 BusVT_Config Bus Voltage Transformer - 1 5 Error Code 12
Configuration
52 4 Real 0 to 7 GenRated_W Generator Rated Power W 0 1E+09 Error Code 13
56 4 Real 0 to 7 GenRated_V Generator Rated Voltage V 85 30000 Error Code 14
60 4 Real 0 to 7 GenRated_I Generator Rated Current A 10 60000 Error Code 15
64 4 Real 0 to 7 GenRatedFreq Generator Rated Hz 50 60 Error Code 16
Frequency
68 4 Real 0 to 7 GenRatedExcV Generator Rated V 1 200 Error Code 17
Excitation Voltage
72 4 Real 0 to 7 GenRatedExcI Generator Rated A 0.1 15 Error Code 18
Excitation Current
76 4 Real 0 to 7 LS_FS_V Load Share Full Scale V 0 4 Error Code 19
Voltage
80 4 Real 0 to 7 LSRate Load Share Rate Sec 0 100 Error Code 20
84 4 Real 0 to 7 LSLimit Load Share Limit P.U. 0 1 Error Code 21
88 4 Real 0 to 7 SyncFreqHiLim Synchronization Hz -2 2 Error Code 22
Frequrency High Limit
92 4 Real 0 to 7 SyncFreqLoLim Synchronization Hz -2 2 Error Code 23
Frequency Low Limit
96 4 Real 0 to 7 SyncV_HiLim Synchronization Voltage %V -25 25 Error Code 24
High Limit
100 4 Real 0 to 7 SyncV_LoLim Synchronization Voltage %V -25 25 Error Code 25
Low Limit
104 4 Real 0 to 7 SyncPhHiLim Synchronization Phase Deg -45 45 Error Code 26
High Limit
108 4 Real 0 to 7 SyncPhLoLim Synchronization Phase Deg -45 45 Error Code 27
Low Limit
112 4 Real 0 to 7 SyncAcceptDelay Synchronization Accept Sec 0 10 Error Code 28
Delay
116 4 Real 0 to 7 DeadbusGenFreqLoLim Deadbus Generator Hz 40 70 Error Code 29
Frequency Low Limit
120 4 Real 0 to 7 DeadbusGenFreqHiLim Deadbus Generator Hz 40 70 Error Code 30
Frequency High Limit
124 4 Real 0 to 7 DeadbusGenV_LoLim Deadbus Generator V 85 30000 Error Code 31
Voltage Low Limit

128 4 Real 0 to 7 DeadbusGenV_HiLim Deadbus Generator V 85 30000 Error Code 32
Voltage High Limit
132 4 Real 0 to 7 BusA_PhOffset Bus A Phase Offset Deg -180 180 Error Code 33
136 4 Real 0 to 7 BusA_V_Scaler Bus A Voltage Scaler - 0 30000 Error Code 34
140 4 Real 0 to 7 BusB_PhOffset Bus B Phase Offset Deg -180 180 Error Code 35
144 4 Real 0 to 7 BusB_V_Scaler Bus B Voltage Scaler - 0 30000 Error Code 36
148 4 Real 0 to 7 VperHz_HiKneeFreq Volts per Hz Upper Knee Hz 15 90 Error Code 37
Frequency
152 4 Real 0 to 7 VperHz_HiSlope Volts per Hz Upper Slope PUV/H 0 3 Error Code 38
Z
156 4 Real 0 to 7 VperHz_LoKneeFreq Volts per Hz Low Knee Hz 15 90 Error Code 39
Frequency
160 4 Real 0 to 7 VperHz_LoSlope Volts per Hz Low Slope PUV/Hz 0 3 Error Code 40
164 4 Real 0 to 7 V_DroopSetpt Voltage Droop Setpoint % -30 30 Error Code 41
168 2 INT 0 to 7 OvrExcV_Setpt Over Excitation Voltage Volts 100 20000 Error Code 42
Setpoint
170 2 INT 0 to 7 OvrExcV_TimeDly Over Excitation Voltage Sec 10 3000 Error Code 43
Time Delay
172 2 INT 0 to 7 Ovr_V_Setpt Over Voltage Setpoint % 1000 14000 Error Code 44
0
174 2 INT 0 to 7 Ovr_V_TimeDly Over Voltage Time Delay Sec 10 30000 Error Code 45
176 2 INT 0 to 7 Undr_V_Setpt Under Voltage Setpoint % 6000 10000 Error Code 46
178 2 INT 0 to 7 Undr_V_TimeDly Under Voltage Time Delay Sec 10 30000 Error Code 47
180 2 INT 0 to 7 OpenDiodeMonitorLevel Open Diode Monitor % 0 10000 Error Code 48
Level
182 2 INT 0 to 7 ShortedDiodeMonitorLev Shorted Diode Monitor % 0 10000 Error Code 49
el Level
184 2 INT 0 to 7 DiodeMonitorTimeDly Diode Monitor Time Sec 10 30000 Error Code 50
Delay
186 2 INT 0 to 7 MainPole Main Pole Poles 2 20 Error Code 51
188 2 INT 0 to 7 ExciterPole Exciter Pole Poles 2 20 Error Code 52
190 2 INT 0 to 7 Rev_kW_Setpt Reverse kW Setpoint % 100 10000 Error Code 53
192 2 INT 0 to 7 Rev_kW_TimeDly Reverse kW Time Delay Sec 10 30000 Error Code 54
194 2 INT 0 to 7 Rev_kVAR_Setpt Reverse kVAR Setpoint % 100 10000 Error Code 55
196 2 INT 0 to 7 Rev_kVAR_TimeDly Reverse kVAR Time Delay 0 10 30000 Error Code 56
198 2 INT 0 to 7 OvrFreqSetpt Over Frequency Setpoint Hz 3000 7000 Error Code 57
200 2 INT 0 to 7 OvrFreqTimeDly Over Frequency Delay Sec 10 30000 Error Code 58
202 2 INT 0 to 7 UndrFreqSetpt Under Frequency Setpoint Hz 3000 7000 Error Code 59
204 2 INT 0 to 7 UndrFreqTimeDly Under Frequency Delay Sec 10 30000 Error Code 60

206 2 INT 0 to 7 Ovr_I_Setpt Over Current Setpoint % 1000 32000 Error Code 61
208 2 INT 0 to 7 Ovr_I_TimeDly Over Current Time Delay - 0 990 Error Code 62
210 2 INT 0 to 7 Ovr_I_Curve Over Current Curve - 1 17 Error Code 63
212 2 INT 0 to 7 Ovr_I_VrestSetpt Over Current Voltage % 0 20000 Error Code 64
Restraint Setpoint
214 2 INT 0 to 7 Spare13 - - - Error Code 65
216 2 INT 0 to 7 LossExc_I_Setpt Loss Excitation Current A 10 1500 Error Code 66
Setpoint
218 2 INT 0 to 7 LossExc_I_TimeDly Loss Excitation Current Sec 10 990 Error Code 67
Delay
220 4 Real 0 to 7 UEL_Curve_W_Pt1 Underexcitation Limiting W 0 1E+09 Error Code 68
Curve Power Point 1
Curve Power Point 2
228 4 Real 0 to 7 UEL_Curve_kW_Pt3 Underexcitation Limiting W 0 1E+09 Error Code 70
Curve kW Point 3
Curve Power Point 4
Curve Point 5
240 4 Real 0 to 7 UEL_Curve_VAR_Pt1 Underexcitation Limiting VARs 0 1E+09 Error Code 73
VAR Point 1
VAR Point 2
VAR Point 3
VAR Point 4
VAR Point 5
260 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OnlineHiSetpt Overexcitation Online A 0 9999 Error Code 78
High Setpoint
264 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OnlineHiTimeDly Overexcitation Online Sec 0 60 Error Code 79
High Time Delay
268 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OnlineMedSetpt Overexcitation Online A 0 9999 Error Code 80
Medium Setpoint
272 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OnlineMedTimeDly Overexcitation Online Sec 0 120 Error Code 81
Medium Time Delay
276 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OnlineLoSetpt Overexcitation Online A 0 9999 Error Code 82
Low
280 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OfflineHiSetpt Overexcitation Offline A 0 9999 Error Code 83
High Setpoint

284 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OfflineHiTimeDly Overexcitation Offline Sec 0 10 Error Code 84
High Time Delay
288 4 Real 0 to 7 OEL_OfflineLo Overexcitation Offline A 0 9999 Error Code 85
Low
292 4 Real 0 to 7 AVR_Traverse_Rate AVR Traverse Rate - 10 200 Error Code 86
296 4 Real 0 to 7 FCR_Traverse_Rate FCR Traverse Rate - 10 200 Error Code 87
300 4 Real 0 to 7 VAR_Traverse_Rate VAR Traverse Rate - 10 200 Error Code 88
304 4 Real 0 to 7 PF_Traverse_Rate PF Traverse Rate - 10 200 Error Code 89
308 4 Real 0 to 7 Soft_tart_Init_evel Soft Start Initial Level % 0 90 Error Code 90
312 4 Real 0 to 7 SoftStartTime Soft Start Time Sec 1 7200 Error Code 91
316 4 Real 0 to 7 InternalTrackRate Internal Track Rate Sec/FS 1 80 Error Code 92
320 4 Real 0 to 7 InternalTrackDly Internal Track Delay Sec 0 8 Error Code 93
324 4 Real 0 to 7 RedndtTrackRate Redundant Track Rate Sec/FS 1 80 Error Code 94
328 4 Real 0 to 7 RedndtTrackDly Redundant Track Delay Sec 0 8 Error Code 95
332 4 Real 0 to 7 CrossCurrentGain Cross Current Gain - -30 30 Error Code 96
336 4 Real 0 to 7 AVR_FCRAuxGain AVR/FCR Auxiliary Gain - -99 99 Error Code 97
340 4 Real 0 to 7 PF_VARAuxGain Power Factor/VAR - -99 99 Error Code 98
Auxiliary Gain
344 byte Message Size - Read / Write
Configuring and Operating CGCM Features and Functions
Configuring and operating CGCM features and functions is done by

assigning and/or monitoring variables within the data tables. Here we
describe the variables used for various functions:
Generator Parameters and Configuration Status
• Inputs to CGCM
– GenVT_Pri_V – This tag defines the rated primary voltage for
the Generator voltage transformers.
– GenVT_Sec_V – This tag defines the rated secondary voltage
for the Generator voltage transformers.
– BusA_VT_Pri_V - This tag defines the rated primary voltage
for the BusA voltage transformers.
– BusA_VT_Sec_V - This tag defines the rated secondary
voltage for the BusA voltage transformers.

– BusB_VT_Pri_V - This tag defines the rated primary voltage

for the BusB voltage transformers.
– BusB_VT_Sec_V - This tag defines the rated secondary
voltage for the BusB voltage transformers.
– GenCT_Pri_I – This tag defines the rated primary current for
the Generator current transformers.
– GenCT_Sec_I – This tag defines the rated secondary current
for the Generator current transformers.
– CCCT_Pri_I – This tag defines the rated primary current for
the cross-current transformers.
– CCCT_Sec_I – This tag defines the rated secondary current
for the cross-current transformers.
– GenVT_Config – This tag defines the wiring configuration of
the generator system.
– BusVT_Config – This tag defines the wiring configuration of
the bus system.
– GenRated_W – This tag defines the rated power for the
Generator.
– GenRated_V – This tag defines the rated voltage for the
Generator.
– GenRated_I – This tag defines the rated current for the
Generator.
– GenRatedFreq – This tag defines the rated frequency for the
Generator.
– GenRatedExcV – This tag defines the rated excitation voltage
for the Generator.
– GenRatedExcI – This tag defines the rated excitation current
for the Generator.
– PMG_Shunt_Select - This tag selects whether the CGCM will
receive power-input voltages from the generator’s terminals
(shunt) or from a permanent magnet generator (PMG). If
PMG is selected, then the information for the PMG Phase
Select parameter must be provided.
– PMG_1Ph_3PhSelect – This tag configures whether the PMG
power applied to the CGCM is single or three-phase.
• Outputs from CGCM
– ConfigRcvd – This tag reports whether a valid Configuration
has been received from the host Logix controller. A 1
indicates a valid configuration. This bit must be a 1 to allow
scheduled data transfers to occur.
– UnschdWriteRcvd – This tag reports whether a valid
Unscheduled Write has been received from the host Logix
controller. This bit must be a 1 to allow scheduled data
transfers to occur.

Excitation Control Modes
General Excitation Control
• Inputs to CGCM
– SoftwareExcEn – This tag is controlled by the host Logix
controller, and if set to 1, provides one of the necessary
conditions for the field excitation to be enabled.
– Internal_Tracking_En - When this tag is set to a ‘1’ the
CGCM enable internal tracking between the various
regulating modes.
– InternalTrackRate - This tag configures the rate at which the
tracking mode of the CGCM matches the non-active excitation
control modes to the active excitation control mode
– InternalTrackDly - This tag changes the initial delay of the
tracking function of the CGCM to prevent the tracking mode
from adjusting the non-active modes into an undesirable
condition. An example of this would be while operating in
AVR mode the sensing VT fails to open. If the CGCM tracking
mode were allowed to instantly track the full-on condition
created by the loss of sensing, the transfer to the CGCM’s
manual mode would result in an undesirably high generator
voltage even when operating in FCR mode. Adding a
tracking delay allows for the transfer to a different regulating
mode without the allowing the CGCM to follow into a
potentially undesirable operating point.
– HardwareExcEned – This tag reports the state of the
Excitation Input [EX-D(+), EX-D(-) terminals on Terminal
Block TB7]. Field excitation will be disabled when this bit is
in a 0 state.
– SoftwareExcEned – This tag reports the state of the
SoftwareExcEn tag.
– ExcOut – This tag reports the state the CGCM is commanding
the excitation output to take.
– SetptTraverseActive - This tag indicates when the CGCM is
traversing between an internal tracking setpoint establish by
the internal tracking function and the final setpoint provided
by the schedule write data. Traversing occurs when switching
from the active regulation mode and any of the other
regulating modes.

AVR
• Inputs to CGCM
– AVR_FCR_Select – This tag allows the user to select AVR or
FCR control.
– AVRSetpt – This tag sets the desired voltage setpoint for
operation in the AVR control mode.
– AVR_FCR_Kp - This tag sets the Proportional Gain parameter
for AVR and FCR control modes.
– AVR_FCR_Ki – This tag sets the Integral Gain parameter for
AVR and FCR control modes.
– AVR_FCR_Kd - This tag sets the Derivative Gain parameter
– AVR_FCR_Td – This tag sets the filtering Time Constant for
– AVR_Kg - This tag allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain
and overall gain of the AVR operating mode. It also
determines the characteristic of the dynamic response to a
change in the voltage of the generator.
– AVR_Traverse_Rate - This tag sets the rate at which the AVR
mode’s regulation set-point can be adjusted across the
defined adjustment range for the AVR.
– AVR_FCRAuxGain - This tag allows the user to adjust the
overall gain of the auxiliary input’s control on the AVR/FCR
operating mode. The units for this are percent of nominal
per volt. A setting of one will result in the controlled
parameter being changed by one percent of the nominal
value for each volt applied to the auxiliary input.
– AVR_FCR_Selection – This tag reports the selection of AVR
or FCR control (see AVR_FCR_Select).
FCR
• Inputs to CGCM
– AVR_FCR_Select – This tag allows the user to select AVR or
FCR control.
– FCRSetpt - This tag sets the desired field current setpoint for
operation in the FCR control mode.
– AVR_FCR_Kp - This tag sets the Proportional Gain parameter
for AVR and FCR control modes
– AVR_FCR_Ki - This tag sets the Integral Gain parameter for
– AVR_FCR_Kd - This tag sets the Derivative Gain parameter

– AVR_FCR_Td – This tag sets the filtering Time Constant for

– FCR_Kg - This tag allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain
and overall gain of the FCR operating mode. It also
change in the CGCM output current.
– FCR_Traverse_Rate - This setting changes the rate at which
the FCR mode’s regulation set-point can be adjusted across
the defined adjustment range for the FCR.
– AVR_FCRAuxGain - This tag allows the user to adjust the
overall gain of the auxiliary input’s control on the AVR/FCR
operating mode. The units for this are percent of nominal
per volt. A setting of one will result in the controlled
parameter being changed by one percent of the nominal
value for each volt applied to the auxiliary input.
– AVR_FCR_Selection – This tag reports the selection of AVR
or FCR control (see AVR_FCR_Select).
PF
• Inputs to CGCM
– PF_VAR_Select – This tag allows the user to select PF or VAR
control.
– PF_VAR_En – When this tag is set to a ‘1’, the CGCM uses the
PF_VAR_Select tag to determine its control mode. When this
tag is set to a ‘0’, the CGCM uses the AVR_FCR_Select tag to
determine its control mode.
– PFSetpt - This tag sets the desired power factor setpoint for
operation in the PF control mode.
– PF_Kg - This tag allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain
and overall gain of the power factor controller. It also
change in the power factor of the generator.
– PF_Ki - This tag allows the user to adjust the integral gain of
the power factor controller. This tag determines the
characteristic of the dynamic response to a change in the
power factor setting.
– PF_Traverse_Rate - This tag sets the rate at which the PF
defined adjustment range for the PF.

– PF_VARAuxGain - This tag allows the user to adjust the

overall gain of the auxiliary input’s control on the Var/PF
operating modes. The units for the var controlller are percent
of nominal per volt. A setting of one will result in the
controlled parameter being changed by one percent of the
nominal value for each volt applied to the auxiliary input.
For PF control, the units are 0.01PF per volt. A setting of 5
will result in the regulated PF being changed by 0.05 for each
volt applied to the auxiliary input.
– PF_Var_Selection - This tag reports the selection of PF or
VAR control (see PF_VAR_Select).
– PF_Var_Control – This tag reports the user selection of
PF/VAR or AVR/FCR mode.
VAR
• Inputs to CGCM
– PF_VAR_Select – This tag allows the user to select PF or VAR
control.
– PF_VAR_En - When this tag is set to a ‘1’, the CGCM uses the
PF_VAR_Select tag to determine its control mode. When this
tag is set to a ‘0’, the CGCM uses the AVR_FCR_Select tag to
determine its control mode.
– VARSetpt - This tag sets the desired kVAR setpoint for
operation in the VAR control mode.
– VAR_Kg - This tag allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain
and overall gain of the power factor controller. It also
change in the power factor of the generator.
– VAR_Ki - This tag allows the user to adjust the integral gain of
the Var controller. It also determines the characteristic of the
dynamic response to a change in the Var setting.
– VAR_Traverse_Rate - This tag sets the rate at which the VAR
defined adjustment range for the VAR.
– PF_VARAuxGain - This tag allows the user to adjust the
overall gain of the auxiliary input’s control on the Var/PF
operating modes. The units for the var controlller are percent
of nominal per volt. A setting of one will result in the
controlled parameter being changed by one percent of the
nominal value for each volt applied to the auxiliary input.
For PF control, the units are 0.01PF per volt. A setting of 5
will result in the regulated PF being changed by 0.05 for each
volt applied to the auxiliary input.

– PF_Var_Selection - This tag reports the selection of PF or

VAR control (see PF_VAR_Select).
– PF_Var_Control – This tag reports the user selection of
PF/VAR or AVR/FCR mode.
Excitation Control Features
Soft Start
• Inputs to CGCM
– SoftStart_InitLevel - This tag configures the generator
voltage that will be generated immediately after enabling the
CGCM. This parameter is based on a percentage of the
nominal generator voltage.
– SoftStartTime - This tag configures the time it will take to go
from the Soft Start Initial Voltage to the nominal generator
voltage.
Droop (Reactive Current Compensation)
• Inputs to CGCM
– Droop_CCC_Select – If Droop is enabled, this tag selects
CCC when set to a ‘1’ or Droop when set to a ‘0’.
– V_DroopEn – This tag configures whether Droop is enabled
– V_DroopSetpt - This tag configures the amount of voltage
droop that will be experienced during paralleling generator
applications.
Underfrequency Limit
• Inputs to CGCM
– VperHz_HiKneeFreq - The Knee Frequency tag configures
the frequency at which the V/Hz characteristic will start to
reduce the generator voltage as a function of generator
frequency.
– VperHz_HiSlope - The Upper Slope tag configures the rate
at which the V/Hz characteristic will reduce the generator
voltage as a function of generator frequency. The steeper the
slope the faster the prime mover will be unloaded and smaller
the frequency variations will be experienced during load
applications.
– VperHz_LoKneeFreq - The Knee Frequency tag configures
the frequency at which the V/Hz characteristic will start to
reduce the generator voltage as a function of generator
frequency.

– VperHz_LoSlope - The Lower Slope tag configures the rate

at which the V/Hz characteristic will reduce the generator
voltage as a function of generator frequency after the Lower
Knee Frequency is exceeded.
• Inputs to CGCM
– Droop_CCC_Select – If Droop is enabled, this bit selects
CCC when set to a ‘1’ or Droop when set to a ‘0’.
– CrossCurrentGain - This setting allows the user to adjust the
gain of the cross current input. The actual value measured by
the cross current input is multiplied by this setting. It can be
used to improve the var sharing between machines connected
in cross current.
Overexcitation Limit
• Inputs to CGCM
– OEL_En – Setting this tag enables the Overexcitation Limiting
function.
– OEL_Kg - This tag allows the user to adjust the proportional
gain of the Overexcitation limiter. It also determines the
response of the limiter to an Overexcitation event.
– OEL_Ki - This tag allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain
and overall gain of the Overexcitation limiter. This tag
determines the characteristic of the dynamic response to an
Overexcitation event.
– OEL_OnLineHiSetpt – This tag sets the high current level for
the online overexcitation limiting function. The CGCM
overexcitation limiter will limit excitation current at this level.
Operation at this level will be allowed for a time no longer
than programmed in the OEL_OnLineHiTimeDly tag.
– OEL_OnLineHiTimeDly – This tag sets the amount of time
the online overexcitation limiting function will allow
operation at the excitation current level programmed in the
OEL_OnLineHiSetpt tag.
– OEL_OnLineMedSetpt - This tag sets the medium current
level for the online overexcitation limiting function.
than programmed in the OEL_OnLineMedTimeDly tag.
– OEL_OnLineMedTimeDly – This tag sets the amount of time
the online overexcitation limiting function will allow
OEL_OnLineMedSetpt tag.

– OEL_OnLineLoSetpt - This tag sets the low current level for

the online overexcitation limiting function. Operation at this
level will be allowed continuously.
– OEL_OffLineHiSetpt – This tag sets the high current level for
the offline overexcitation limiting function. The CGCM
overexcitation limiter will limit excitation current at this level.
than programmed in the OEL_OffLineHiTimeDly tag.
– OEL_OffLineHiTimeDly - This tag sets the amount of time
the offline overexcitation limiting function will allow
OEL_OffLineHiSetpt tag.
– OEL_OffLineLoSetpt - This tag sets the low current level for
the offline overexcitation limiting function. Operation at this
level will be allowed continuously.
– OEL_Active – This tag is set to ‘1’ when the exciter is
operating in the overexcitation limiting mode.
• Inputs to CGCM
– LineDropComp - This tag configures the amount of voltage
droop that will be experienced during paralleling generator
applications.
Underexcitation Limit
• Inputs to CGCM
– UEL_En - Setting this tag enables the Underexcitation
Limiting function.
– UEL_Kg - This tag allows the user to adjust the proportional
gain of the Underexcitation limiter. It also determines the
response of the limiter to an Underexcitation event.
Increasing this term increases the speed of the response of
the limiter.
– UEL_Ki - This tag allows the user to adjust coarse loop gain
and overall gain of the Underexcitation limiter. This tag
determines the characteristic of the dynamic response to an
Underexcitation event.
– UEL_Curve_W_Pt1 – This tag is used as the “Watt”
coordinate in the first “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in
combination with four other “Watt, VAR” coordinate pairs,
allows the user to enter an Underexcitation Limiting curve.

– UEL_Curve_W_Pt2 – This tag is used as the “Watt”

coordinate in the second “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in
– UEL_Curve_W_Pt3 - This tag is used as the “Watt” coordinate
in the third “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in combination
with four other “Watt, VAR” coordinate pairs, allows the user
to enter an Underexcitation Limiting curve.
in the fourth “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in combination
in the fifth “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in combination
– UEL_Curve_VAR_Pt1 - This tag is used as the “VAR”
coordinate in the first “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in
coordinate in the second “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in
coordinate in the third “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in
coordinate in the fourth “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in
coordinate in the fifth “Watt, VAR” coordinate pair, that, in
– UEL_Active – This tag is set to ‘1’ when the exciter is
operating in the underexcitation limiting mode.

Protection
General
• Inputs to CGCM
– FltReset – This tag is used by the host Logix controller to
indicate to the CGCM that it has observed the fault condition
reported by the CGCM, and wants the fault condition reset.
– FltOut – This tag indicates that one of the configured
protection faults has gone active.
– FltResetAck – This tag reports to the host Logix controller
that the activation of the FltReset tag has been received by the
CGCM, and the protective fault has been cleared.
Loss of Excitation
• Inputs to CGCM
– LossExcFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and a Loss of Excitation Fault occurs (as defined by the
LossExc_I_Setpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When
this tag is a 0 in the configuration, a Loss of Excitation
Condition will have no effect on the Fault Relay.
– LossExc_I_Setpt - This tag configures the level of CGCM dc
output current that is considered to be a minimum needed to
maintain generator synchronization when in parallel with
other power sources such as a utility grid.
– LossExc_I_TimeDly - This tag configures the amount of time
the CGCM excitation will be below the Loss of Excitation
Current Setpoint before the CGCM trips the generator off line
by opening the generator breaker.
– LossExcFlt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of a Loss of Excitation Fault to the host Logix controller.
When this tag is a 1, it indicates that a fault has occurred. The
tag is “latched” until the host Logix controller resets it by
setting the FltReset tag.
Overexcitation Voltage
• Inputs to CGCM
– OvrExcFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and an Overexcitation Fault occurs (as defined by the
OvrExcV_Setpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When
this tag is a 0 in the configuration, an Overexcitation

– OvrExcV_Setpt - This tag configures the overexcitation

voltage setpoint that the CGCM will use to recognize when an
overexcitation condition is present. When the condition
occurs, the CGCM will start timing toward a trip based on the
Overexcitation Time Delay.
– OvrExcV_TimeDly - This tag configures the time to trip the
unit once the overexcitation voltage setpoint has been
exceeded.
– OvrExcFlt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of an Overexcitation Fault to the host Logix controller. When
this tag is a 1, it indicates that a fault has occurred. The tag is
“latched” until the host Logix controller resets it by setting the
FltReset tag.
Generator Overvoltage
• Inputs to CGCM
– Ovr_V_FltOutEn – When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and an Overvoltage Fault occurs (as defined by the
Ovr_V_Setpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When
this tag is a 0 in the configuration, an Overvoltage Condition
will have no effect on the Fault Relay.
– Ovr_V_Setpt – This tag configures the generator overvoltage
setpoint that the CGCM will recognize an overvoltage
condition is present and will start timing to trip based on the
Overvoltage Time Delay.
– Ovr_V_TimeDly - This tag configures the time to shutdown
the unit once the generator Overvoltage Setpoint has been
exceeded.
– Ovr_V_Flt – This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of an Overvoltage Fault to the host Logix controller. When
FltReset tag.
Generator Undervoltage
• Inputs to CGCM
– Undr_V_FltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and an Undervoltage Fault occurs (as defined by the
Undr_V_Setpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When
this tag is a 0 in the configuration, an Undervoltage Condition

– Undr_V_Setpt - This tag configures the generator

undervoltage setpoint that the CGCM will use to recognize an
undervoltage condition. When the condition occurs, the
CGCM will start timing toward a trip.
– Undr_V_TimeDly - This setting establishes the time to trip
the unit once the generator Undervoltage Setpoint has been
exceeded.
– EngineIdle – Setting this tag to ‘1’ disables the
underfrequency and undervoltage protections until the
generator is at rated speed.
– Undr_V_Flt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of an Undervoltage Fault to the host Logix controller. When
FltReset tag.
Loss of Sensing
• Inputs to CGCM
– LossSensingFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the
configuration, and a Loss of Sensing Fault occurs the Fault
Relay will be energized. When this tag is a 0 in the
configuration, a Loss of Sensing Condition will have no effect
on the Fault Relay.
– LossSensingFlt - This tag is used to communicate the
occurrence of a Loss of Sensing Fault to the host Logix
controller. When this tag is a 1, it indicates that a fault has
occurred. The tag is “latched” until the host Logix controller
resets it by setting the FltReset tag.
Loss of Operating Power
• Inputs to CGCM
– LossPMGFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and a Loss of PMG Fault occurs the Fault Relay will be
energized. When this tag is a 0 in the configuration, a Loss of
PMG Condition will have no effect on the Fault Relay.
– LossPMGFlt - This tag is used to communicate the
occurrence of a Loss of PMG Fault to the host Logix

Reverse VAR
• Inputs to CGCM
– RevVARFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and a Reverse VAR Fault occurs (as defined by the Rev_kVar
Setpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When this tag is
a 0 in the configuration, an Overvoltage Condition will have
no effect on the Fault Relay.
– Rev_kVAR_Setpt - This tag configures the generator reverse
kVar setpoint at which the CGCM will recognize a reverse
kVar (loss of excitation) condition is present and will start
timing to trip based on the Reverse kVar fault Delay setting.
– Rev_kVAR_TimeDly - This tag configures the time to
shutdown/annunciate once the generator reverse kvar
– RevVARFlt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of a Reverse VAR Fault to the host Logix controller. When this
tag is a 1, it indicates that a fault has occurred. The tag is
FltReset tag.
Definite Time Overfrequency
• Inputs to CGCM
– OvrFreqFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and an Overfrequency Fault occurs (as defined by the
OvrFreqSetpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When
this tag is a 0 in the configuration, an Overfrequency
– OvrFreqSetpt - This tag configures the generator
overfrequency setpoint at which the CGCM will recognize an
overfrequency condition is present and will start timing to trip
based on the Overfrequency Time Delay.
– OvrFreqTimeDly - This tag configures the time to
shutdown/annunciate once the generator Overfrequncy
– OvrFreqFlt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of an Overfrequency Fault to the host Logix controller. When
FltReset tag.

Definite Time Underfrequency
• Inputs to CGCM
– UndrFreqFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the
configuration, and an Underfrequency Fault occurs (as
defined by the UndrFreqSetpt tag), the Fault Relay will be
energized. When this tag is a 0 in the configuration, an
Underfrequency Condition will have no effect on the Fault
Relay.
– UndrFreqSetpt - This tag configures the generator
underfrequency setpoint at which the CGCM will recognize
an underfrequency condition is present and will start timing
to trip based on the Underfrequency Time Delay.
– UndrFreqTimeDly - This tag configures the time to
shutdown/annunciate once the generator Underfrequncy
– EngineIdle – Setting this tag to ‘1’ disables the
underfrequency and undervoltage protections until the
generator is at rated speed.
– UndrFreqFlt - This tag is used to communicate the
occurrence of an Underfrequency Fault to the host Logix
Reverse Power Protection
• Inputs to CGCM
– RevPwrFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and a Reverse Power Fault occurs (as defined by the
Rev_kW_Setpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When
this tag is a 0 in the configuration, a Reverse Power Condition
– Rev_kW_Setpt - This tag configures the generator reverse
kW setpoint at which the CGCM will recognize a reverse
power condition is present and will start timing to trip based
on the Reverse kW fault Delay setting.
– Rev_kW_TimeDly - This tag configures the time to
shutdown/annunciate once the generator reverse kW setpoint
has been exceeded.
– RevPwrFlt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of a Reverse Power Fault to the host Logix controller. When
FltReset tag.

• Inputs to CGCM
– RotDiodeFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the
configuration, and a Shorted or Open Rotating Diode Fault
occurs, the Fault Relay will be energized. When this tag is a 0
in the configuration, a these conditions will have no effect on
the Fault Relay.
– OpenDiodeMonitorLevel - This tag sets the percent ripple
at which the rotating diode monitor will alarm when an open
diode condition occurs.
– ShortedDiodeMonitorLevel - This tag sets the percent
ripple at which the rotating diode monitor will alarm when a
shorted diode condition occurs.
– DiodeMonitorTimeDly - This tag sets the amount of time
the CGCM will take before the CGCM announces the rotating
diodes have a problem.
– MainPole - This tag sets the number of poles of the main
field of the generator.
– ExciterPole - This tag sets the number of poles of the exciter
field of the generator.
– RotDiodeFlt - This tag is used to communicate the
occurrence of a Shorted or Open Rotating Diode Fault to the
host Logix controller. When this tag is a 1, it indicates that a
fault has occurred. The tag is “latched” until the host Logix
controller resets it by setting the FltReset tag.
– ShortedRotDiodeFlt – This tag indicates that a Shorted
Rotating Diode Fault caused the RotDiodeFlt tag to be set.
– OpenRotDiodeFlt - This tag indicates that an Open Rotating
Diode Fault caused the RotDiodeFlt tag to be set.
Phase Rotation Check
• Inputs to CGCM
– PhRotFltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and an Phase Rotation Fault occurs the Fault Relay will be
energized. When this tag is a 0 in the configuration, a Phase
Rotation Fault will have no effect on the Fault Relay.
– PhRotFlt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence of
a Phase Rotation Fault to the host Logix controller. When this
tag is a 1, it indicates that a fault has occurred. The tag is
FltReset tag.

Generator Overcurrent
• Inputs to CGCM
– Ovr_I_FltOutEn - When this tag is a 1 in the configuration,
and an Overcurrent Fault occurs (as defined by the
Ovr_I_Setpt tag), the Fault Relay will be energized. When this
tag is a 0 in the configuration, an Overcurrent Condition will
have no effect on the Fault Relay.
– Ovr_I_Setpt - This tag configures the threshold that the
CGCM uses to recognize when a generator overcurrent
condition exists When the condition occurs, the CGCM will
start timing toward a trip based on the selected overcurrent
curve and time dial.
– Ovr_I_TimeDial – This tag configures the tripping time in
relationship to the magnitude of the actual current applied to
the CGCM.
– Ovr_I_Curve - This tag configures the time overcurrent
characteristic curve that will be utilized by the overcurrent
function of the CGCM.
– Ovr_I_VrestSetpt - This tag allows the timed overcurrent
charateristic to be modified based on the amount of generator
voltage applied to the CGCM. If the generator voltage drops,
indicating a close in fault to the generator the generator
voltage will decay and the available fault current may be less.
This parameter allows the characteristic curve to be shifted in
such a manner as to compensate for the reduction of
available fault current.
• Outputs to CGCM
– Ovr_I_Flt - This tag is used to communicate the occurrence
of an Overcurrent Fault to the host Logix controller. When
FltReset tag.
Synchronizing
• Inputs to CGCM
– AutoSyncEn – This tag is used to configure the CGCM to
perform “Auto-Synchronization”. This is one of three
synchronization modes, each selected by their respective tag.
Only one can be active (1) or the SyncModeConflict tag will
be activated and the synchronization will fail (indicated by
SyncFailure tag).

– CheckSyncEn – This tag is used to configure the CGCM to

perform “Check Synchronization”. This is one of three
SyncFailure tag).
– PermissiveSyncEn – This tag is used to configure the CGCM
to perform “Permissive Synchronization”. This is one of three
SyncFailure tag).
– InitiateSync – Setting this tag causes the CGCM to begin a
synchronization sequence. This bit must stay set throughout
the synchronization or the sequence will be terminated.
– SyncFreqHiLim – This tag sets the upper limit frequency (in
Hz) that will be considered acceptable for a synchronization
of two busses.
– SyncFreqLoLim – This tag sets the lower limit frequency (in
Hz) hat will be considered acceptable for a synchronization of
two busses.
– SyncV_HiLim - This tag sets the upper limit voltage (in %)
that will be considered acceptable for a synchronization of
two busses.
– SyncV_LoLim - This tag sets the lower limit voltage (in %)
that will be considered acceptable for a synchronization of
two busses.
– SyncPhHiLim - This tag sets the upper limit phase (in
degrees) that will be considered acceptable for a
synchronization of two busses.
– SyncPhLoLim - This tag sets the lower limit phase (in
degrees) that will be considered acceptable for a
synchronization of two busses.
– SyncAcceptDly - This tag configures the time delay that is
required to allow for breaker closing. This setting is based on
the time the frequency, voltage and phase angle of the
generator, and bus have been matched.
– BusRotABC_ACB_Select – This tag is used to configure the
reference bus rotation sequence.
– GenRotABC_ACB_Select – This tag is used to configure the
generator bus rotation sequence.
– DeadBusGenFreqLoLim - This tag configures the minimum
frequency that must be present on the generator in order to
allow the breaker to close under a “Dead Bus” condition.
– DeadBusGenFreqHiLim - This tag configures the maximum
frequency that must be present on the generator in order to

– DeadBusGenV_LoLim - This tag configures the minimum

voltage that must be present on the generator in order to
– DeadBusGenV_HiLim - This tag configures the maximum
voltage that must be present on the generator in order to
– DeadBusClosureEn – Setting this tag to a ‘1’ allows the
generator to achieve breaker closure with a dead bus.
– BusA_PhOffset - This tag configures a phase angle added to
the measured bus A phase angle. It can be used to
compensate for phase shift across sensing transformers.
– BusA_V_Scaler - This tag configures a multiplier by which
the to the measured bus A voltage is multiplied. It can be
used to compensate for ratio error across sensing
transformers.
– BusB_PhOffset - This tag configures a phase angle added to
the measured bus B phase angle. It can be used to
compensate for phase shift across sensing transformers.
– BusB_V_Scaler - This tag configures a multiplier by which
the to the measured bus B voltage is multiplied. It can be
used to compensate for ratio error across sensing
transformers.
– BusA_B_Select – This tag selects which reference bus the
CGCM will attempt to synchronize to.
– V_Match Gain-This tag sets the Proportional Gain parameter
for voltage matching mode
– SyncDeadBus - This tag indicates all conditions have been to
allow a DeadBus synchronization
– AutoSync – This tag follows the AutoSyncEn tag setting in
the Scheduled Write tag.
– CheckSync - This tag follows the CheckSyncEn tag setting in
– PermissiveSync - This tag follows the PermissiveSyncEn tag
setting in the Scheduled Write tag.
– SyncFailure – This tag indicates that the synchronization
attempt failed.
– UndefinedSyncMode – This tag indicates that a
synchronization was initiated when none of the
synchronization modes were asserted.
– SyncModeConflict – This tag indicates that more than one
synchronization mode was selected.
– BusRot_ABC_ACB – This tag reports the rotation sequence of
the reference bus in three phase metering. In single phase
metering, these bits reflect the configuration value.

– GenRot_ABC_ACB – This tag reports the rotation sequence

of the generator bus in three phase metering. In single phase
metering, these bits reflect the configuration value.
– PhRotMatch – This tag reports that the phase rotation
between the two busses to be synchronized matches, and is
acceptable for synchronizing.
– V_Match - This tag reports that the voltage difference
between the two busses is within the configured acceptable
range.
– FreqMatch - This tag reports that the frequency difference
between the two busses is within the configured acceptable
range.
– PhMatch - This tag reports that the phase difference between
the two busses is within the configured acceptable range.
– V_MatchErr – This tag reports the percentage difference in
voltage between the two busses to be synchronized.
– FreqMatchErr – This tag reports the difference in frequency
between the two busses to be synchronized.
– PhMatchErr – This tag reports the phase difference between
the two busses to be synchronized.
– CloseBusA_Brkr – When this tag is a ‘1’, it indicates that
synchronization has reached a status where it is acceptable to
close the breaker to Bus A.
– CloseBusB_Brkr – When this tag is a ‘1’, it indicates that
synchronization has reached a status where it is acceptable to
close the breaker to Bus B.
– Raise_V – This tag indicates to the host Logix controller that
the synchronizing bus has a lower voltage level than that of
the reference bus.
– Lower_V – This tag indicates to the host Logix controller that
the synchronizing bus has a lower voltage level than that of
the reference bus.
– Raise_Freq - This tag indicates to the host Logix controller
that the synchronizing bus is producing voltage at a
frequency lower than that of the reference bus.
– Lower_Freq - This tag indicates to the host Logix controller
that the synchronizing bus is producing voltage at a
frequency higher than that of the reference bus
– Raise_Ph - This tag indicates to the host Logix controller that
the synchronizing bus is producing a voltage which is
between 0 and 180 degrees behind the reference bus.
– Lower_Ph - This tag indicates to the host Logix controller that
the synchronizing bus is producing a voltage which is
between 0 and 180 degrees ahead of the reference bus.
– ActiveBusA_B – This tag provides feedback as to which
reference bus is being monitored.

Load Sharing
• Inputs to CGCM
– kVAR_LS_BridgeEn – This tag is reserved for future use.
– kVAR_LS_En – This tag is reserved for future use.
– kW_LS_BridgeEn – This tag is reserved for future use.
– kW_LS-EN -When this tag is set to a ‘1’ the CGCM enables the
kilowatt load share function.
– kW_LS_OutV – This tag sets the voltage that the CGCM will
attempt to output from the load-sharing terminals.
– kVAR_LS_OutV – This tag is reserved for future use.
– LS_FS_V - This tag sets the voltage the load share output will
reach when the generator is producing 1 p.u. kW. The base
for this calculation is the calculated generator kVA.
– LSRate - This tag configures the time required for the load
share output to change the per unit amount defined above.
– LSLimit - This tag configures the amount of per unit change
allowed in the load share output per unit of time defined
below.
– KWAnalogTargetPUValue – This tag is reserved for future
use.
– KWDigitalTargetPUValue – This tag is reserved for future
use.
– KVARAnalogTargetPUValue – This tag is reserved for future
use.
– KVARDigitalTargetPUValue – This tag is reserved for future
use.
– kVAR_LS_Active – This tag is reserved for future use.
– kW_LS_Active - This tag follows the kW_LS_En tag setting in
– LS_Err – This tag reports the load share error which is the
difference between the kW_LS_OutV and the kW_LS InputV.
– kW_LS_InputV – This tag reports the voltage present at the
load-sharing terminals.
– kW_PU_Load - This tag reports the total p.u. kW being
produced by the active phases of the generator. The base for
this calculation is the calculated generator kVA.
– kW_AnalogPU_Load – This tag is reserved for future use.
– kVAR_LS_InputV - This tag is reserved for future use.
– lVAR_PU_Load - This tag is reserved for future use.
– kVAR_AnalogPU_Load – This tag is reserved for future use.

Metering
• Inputs to CGCM
– Set_kW_Hrs – When this tag is set to a ‘1’, the kW_Hrs
counter will be set to 0.
– Set_kVAR_Hrs – When this tag is set to a ‘1’, the kVAR_Hrs
– Set_kVA_Hrs – When this tag is set to a ‘1’, the kVA_Hrs
• Outputs to CGCM
– AvgPF- This tag reports the Average Power Factor of the
active phases of the generator.
– PhA_PF – This tag reports the Power Factor associated with
Generator Phase A.
– PhB_PF – This tag reports the Power Factor associated with
Generator Phase B.
– PhC_PF - This tag reports the Power Factor associated with
Generator Phase C.
– Total_kVA - This tag reports the Total kVA being produced by
the active phases of the generator.
– PhA_kVA - This tag reports the kVA being produced by
Generator Phase A.
– PhB_kVA - This tag reports the kVA being produced by
Generator Phase B.
– PhC_kVA - This tag reports the kVA being produced by
Generator Phase C.
– Total_kW - This tag reports the Total kW being produced by
the active phases of the generator.
– PhA_kW - This tag reports the kW being produced by
Generator Phase A.
– PhB_kW - This tag reports the kW being produced by
Generator Phase B.
– PhC_kW - This tag reports the kW being produced by
Generator Phase C.
– Total_kVAR - This tag reports the Total kVARs being
produced by the active phases of the generator.
– PhA_kVAR - This tag reports the kVARs being produced by
Generator Phase A.
– PhB_kVAR - This tag reports the kVARs being produced by
Generator Phase B.
– PhC_kVAR - This tag reports the kVARs being produced by
Generator Phase C.
– Avg_I - This tag reports the Average Current of the active
phases of the generator.

– PhA_I- This tag reports the current in Generator Phase A.

– PhB_I- This tag reports the current in Generator Phase B.
– PhC_I- This tag reports the current in Generator Phase C.
– AvgLLGenV - This tag reports the Average Line-to-Line
Voltage of the active phases of the generator.
– PhAB_GenV - This tag reports the Line-to-Line Voltage
between Generator Phases A and B.
– PhBC_GenV - This tag reports the Line-to-Line Voltage
between Generator Phases B and C.
– PhCA_GenV - This tag reports the Line-to-Line Voltage
between Generator Phases C and A.
– AvgLN_GenV - This tag reports the Average Line-to-Neutral
Voltage of the active phases of the generator
– PhA_GenV - This tag reports the Voltage from Generator
Phase A to Neutral.
– PhB_GenV - This tag reports the Voltage from Generator
Phase B to Neutral.
– PhC_GenV - This tag reports the Voltage from Generator
Phase C to Neutral.
– AvgLL_BusV - This tag reports the Average Line-toLine
Voltage of the active phases of the bus.
– PhAB_BusV - This tag reports the Line-to-Line Voltage
between Bus Phases A and B.
– PhBC_BusV - This tag reports the Line-to-Line Voltage
between Bus Phases B and C.
– PhCA_BusV - This tag reports the Line-to-Line Voltage
between Bus Phases C and A.
– AvgLN_BusV - This tag reports the Average Line-to-Neutral
Voltage of the active phases of the bus.
– PhA_BusV - This tag reports the Voltage from Bus Phase A to
Neutral.
– PhB_BusV - This tag reports the Voltage from Bus Phase B to
Neutral.
– PhC_BusV - This tag reports the Voltage from Bus Phase C to
Neutral.
– BusB_V – Reference Bus voltage for the B reference in a dual
breaker scenario.
– Exc_V- This tag reports the Excitation Voltage.
– Exc_I – This tag reports the Excitation Current.
– ExcRipple – This tag reports the Ripple Current component
of the Excitation Current.
– kW_Hrs – This tag reports the cumulative kWHours
produced by the Generator.

– kVAR_Hrs – This tag reports the cumulative kVARHours

– kVA_Hrs – This tag reports the cumulative kVAHours
– GenFreq – This tag reports the Generatory frequency.
– BusFreq – This tag reports the Bus frequency.
– V_AdjustOffset – This tag reports the voltage on the VREF
terminals of the CGCM.
– BusV_Present - This tag indicates if there is voltage present
on the reference bus.
– GenV_Present - This tag indicates if generator voltage is
being developed.
– FreqLessThan10Hz - This tag indicates that the generator
frequency is less than 10 Hz.
Redundancy
• Inputs to CGCM
– RedndtTrackRate - This tag configures the rate at which the
tracking mode of the redundant CGCM matches the primary
CGCM’s active excitation control mode
– RedndtTrackDly - This tag changes the initial delay of the
tracking function of the redundant CGCM to prevent the
tracking mode from adjusting the non-active modes into an
undesirable condition. An example of this would be while
operating in AVR mode the sensing VT fails to open. If the
redundant CGCM tracking mode were allowed to instantly
track the full-on condition created by the loss of sensing, the
transfer to the redundant CGCM in an undesirably high
generator voltage. Adding a tracking delay allows for the
transfer to a redundant CGCM without the allowing the
redundant CGCM to follow into a potentially undesirable
operating point.
– CGCM_Flt - This tag indicates, if the CGCM is still cabable,
that the CGCM has a detected an internal failure.
– CGCMInControl - This tag indicates the CGCM is in control
and providing excitation to the generator. When operating in
redundant mode, an "I" indicates the CGCM has assumed the
role of primary.

Appendix A
Time-Overcurrent Characteristic Curves
General The CGCM time-overcurrent protection function provides time/current

characteristic curves that closely emulate most of the common
electromechanical, induction disk relays manufactured in North
America. To further improve relay coordination, selection of
integrated reset or instantaneous reset characteristics is also provided.
Curve Specifications Timing Accuracy (all 51 functions) within ±5% or ±1½ cycles (F/R
response) or -1½ +3 cycles (A response), whichever is greater for time
dial settings of D greater than 0.1 and multiples of 2 to 40 times the
pickup setting but not over 150 A for 5 A CT units or 30 A for 1 A CT
units.
Sixteen inverse time functions, one fixed time function and one
programmable time function can be selected. Characteristic curves for
the inverse and definite time functions are defined by the following
equations.
Figure A.1 Equation 1
A⋅ D
T T = ------------------ + B ⋅ D + K
N
M –C
Figure A.2 Equation 2
R⋅ D
TR = ------------------
-
2
M –1
– TT = Time to trip when M $ 1
– TR = Time to reset if relay is set for integrating reset when
M < 1. Otherwise, reset is 50 milliseconds or less
– D =T IME DIAL setting (0.0 to 9.9)
– M = Multiple of PICKUP setting (0 to 40)
– A, B, C, N, K = Constants for the particular curve
– R = Constant defining the reset time.
These equations comply with IEEE Standard C37.112-1996.
Table A.1 lists the time characteristic curve constants. See Figure A.3
through Figure A.18 for graphs of the characteristics.

A-2 Time-Overcurrent Characteristic Curves
Table A.1 51P and 51N Time Characteristic Curve Constants
Curve Curve Name Trip Characteristic Constants Reset(2)

Selection
A B C N K R
1 S, Short Inverse 0.2663 0.03393 1.000 1.2969 0.028 0.5000
2 S2, Short Inverse 0.0286 0.02080 1.000 0.9844 0.028 0.0940
3 L1, Long Inverse 5.6143 2.18592 1.000 1.000 0.028 15.750
4 L2, Long Inverse 2.3955 0.00000 1.000 0.3125 0.028 7.8001
5 D, Definite Time 0.4797 0.21359 1.000 1.5625 0.028 0.8750
6 M, Moderately Inverse 0.3022 0.12840 1.000 0.5000 0.028 1.7500
7 I, Inverse Time 8.9341 0.17966 1.000 2.0938 0.028 9.0000
8 Inverse Time 0.2747 0.10426 1.000 0.4375 0.028 0.8868
9 V, Very Inverse 5.4678 0.10814 1.000 2.0469 0.028 5.5000
10 V2, Very Inverse 4.4309 0.09910 1.000 1.9531 0.028 5.8231
11 Extremely Inverse 7.7624 0.02758 1.000 2.0938 0.028 7.7500
12 E2, Extremely Inverse 4.9883 0.01290 1.000 2.0469 0.028 4.7742
13 Standard Inverse 0.01414 0.00000 1.000 0.0200 0.028 2.0000
14 B, Very Inverse (I2t) 1.4636 0.00000 1.000 1.0469 0.028 3.2500
15 Extremely Inverse (I2t) 8.2506 0.00000 1.000 2.0469 0.028 8.0000
16 Long Time Inverse (I2t) 12.1212 0.00000 1.000 1.0000 0.028 29.0000
17 Fixed Time(1) 0.0000 1.00000 1.000 0.0000 0.028 1.0000
(1) Curve 17 has a fixed delay of one second times the Time Dial setting.
(2) For integrated reset, append R to the curve name. For example, curve 1 has instantaneous reset. Curve 1R has integrated reset.
Time-Overcurrent Figure A.3 through Figure A.18 illustrate the characteristic curves of
the CGCM. Table A.2 cross-references each curve to existing
Characteristic Curve electromechanical relay characteristics. Equivalent time dial settings
Graphs were calculated at a value of five times pickup.
Table A.2 Characteristic Curve Cross-Reference
Curve Curve Name Figure No. Similar To

1 S, Short Inverse Figure A.3 ABB CO-2
2 S2, Short Inverse Figure A.4 GE IAC-55
3 L, L1, Long Inverse Figure A.5 ABB CO-5
4 L2, Long Inverse Figure A.6 GE IAC-66

Time-Overcurrent Characteristic Curves A-3
Curve Curve Name Figure No. Similar To

5 D, Definite Time Figure A.7 ABB CO-6
6 M, Moderately Inverse Figure A.8 ABB CO-7
7 I, I1 Inverse Time Figure A.9 ABB CO-8
8 I2 Inverse Time Figure A.10 GE IAC-51
9 V, V1 Very Inverse Figure A.11 ABB CO-9
10 V2, Very Inverse Figure A.12 GE IAC-53
11 E, E1 Extremely Inverse Figure A.13 ABB CO-11
12 E2, Extremely Inverse Figure A.14 GE IAC-77
13 A Standard Inverse Figure A.15 BS, IEC Standard Inverse
14 B, Very Inverse (It) Figure A.16 BS, IEC Very Inverse (I2t)
15 Extremely Inverse (I2t) Figure A.17 BS, IEC Extremely Inverse (I2t)
16 Long Time Inverse Figure A.18 BS, IEC Long Time Inverse
17 Fixed Time N/A N/A
Time Dial Setting Cross-Reference
Although the time characteristic curve shapes have been optimized for
each relay, time dial settings of the CGCM are not identical to the
settings of electromechanical induction disk overcurrent relays.
Table A.3 helps you convert the time dial settings of induction disk
relays to the equivalent setting for the CGCM.
Using Table A.3
Cross-reference table values were obtained by inspection of published

electromechanical time current characteristic curves. The time delay
for a current of five times tap was entered into the time dial calculator
function for each time dial setting. The equivalent CGCM time dial
setting was then entered into the cross-reference table.
If your electromechanical relay time dial setting is between the values

provided in the table, it will be necessary to interpolate (estimate the
correct intermediate value) between the electromechanical setting and
the Basler Electric setting.
The CGCM has a maximum time dial setting of 9.9. The CGCM
equivalent time dial setting for the electromechanical maximum
setting is provided in the cross reference table even if it exceeds 9.9.
This allows interpolation as noted above.

CGCM time-current characteristics are determined by a linear

mathematical equation. The induction disk of an electromechanical
relay has a certain degree of non linearity due to inertial and friction
effects. For this reason, even though every effort has been made to
provide characteristic curves with minimum deviation from the
published electromechanical curves, slight deviations can exist
between them.
In applications where the time coordination between curves is

extremely close, we recommend that you choose the optimal time dial
setting by inspection of the coordination study.
Curve Equivalent Figure Electromechanical Relay Time Dial Setting

To Number
0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0
Basler Electric Equivalent Time Dial Setting
1 ABB CO-2 Figure A.3 0.3 0.8 1.7 2.4 3.4 4.2 5.0 5.8 6.7 7.7 8.6 9.7
3 ABB CO-5 Figure A.5 0.4 0.8 1.5 2.3 3.3 4.2 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.8 8.8 9.9
5 ABB CO-6 Figure A.7 0.5 1.1 2.0 2.9 3.7 4.5 5.0 5.9 7.2 8.0 8.9 10.1
6 ABB CO-7 Figure A.8 0.4 0.8 1.7 2.5 3.3 4.3 5.3 6.1 7.0 8.0 9.0 9.8
7 ABB CO-8 Figure A.9 0.3 0.7 1.5 2.3 3.2 4.0 5.0 5.8 6.8 7.6 8.7 10.0
9 ABB CO-9 Figure A.11 0.3 0.7 1.4 2.1 3.0 3.9 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.7 9.6
11 ABB CO-11 Figure A.13 0.3 0.7 1.5 2.4 3.2 4.2 5.0 5.7 6.6 7.8 8.5 10.3
8 GE IAC-51 Figure A.10 0.6 1.0 1.9 2.7 3.7 4.8 5.7 6.8 8.0 9.3 10.6
10 GE IAC-53 Figure A.12 0.4 0.8 1.6 2.4 3.4 4.3 5.1 6.3 7.2 8.4 9.6
2 GE IAC-55 Figure A.4 0.2 1.0 2.0 3.1 4.0 4.9 6.1 7.2 8.1 8.9 9.8
4 GE IAC-66 Figure A.6 0.4 0.9 1.8 2.7 3.9 4.9 6.3 7.2 8.5 9.7 10.9
12 GE IAC-77 Figure A.14 0.5 1.0 1.9 2.7 3.5 4.3 5.2 6.2 7.4 8.2 9.9

Figure A.3 Time Characteristic Curve S, S1 Short Inverse, 99 to 1369, (Similar to

ABB CO-2)

Figure A.4 Time Characteristic Curve S2, SHort Inverse, 99 to 1595 (Similar to GE
IAC-55

Figure A.5 Time Characteristic Curve L, L1, Long Inverse, 9 9 to 1370, (Similar to
ABB-CO5)

Figure A.6 Time Characteristic Curve L2, Long Inverse, 99 to 1594, (Similar to GE
IAC-66)

Figure A.7 Time Characteristic Curve D, Definite Time, 99 to 1371, (Similar to

ABB-CO6)

Figure A.8 Time Characteristic Curve M, Moderately Inverse, 99 to 1372, (Similar to

ABB CO-7)

Figure A.9 Time Characteristic Curve I, I1 Inverse Time, 99 to 1373 (Similar to ABB
CO-8)

Figure A.10 Time Characteristic Curve I2, Inverse Time, 99 to 1597 (Similar to GE
IAC-51)

Figure A.11 Time CHaracteristic Curve V, V1, Very Inverse, 99 to 1374 (Similar to
ABB CO-9)

Figure A.12 Time Characteristic Curve V2, Very Inverse, 99 to 1596 (Similar to GE
IAC-53)

Figure A.13 Time Characteristic Curve E, E1, Extremely Inverse, 99 to 1375 (Similar
to GE IAC-11)

Figure A.14 Time Characteristic Curve E2, Extremely Inverse, 99 to 1598 (Similar to
GE IAC-77)

Figure A.15 Time Characteristic Curve A, Standard Inverse, 99 to 1621

Figure A.16 Time Characteristic Curve B, Very Inverse, 99 to 1376

Figure A.17 TIme Characteristic Curve C, Extremely Inverse, 99 to 1377

Figure A.18 Time Characteristic Curve G, Long Time INverse, 99 to 1622

Appendix B
CGCM Math Models
Introduction This appendix contains the mathematical model of the Basler CGCM
excitation systems.
The rotating rectifier model is based on the type AC8B model

available in the reference Computer Models for Representation of
Digital-Based Excitation Systems in the IEEE translations on Energy
Conversion September, 1996, Vol. 11, No. 3. This paper was prepared
by the Digital Excitation Task Force of the Equipment Working Group,
and jointly sponsored by the Performance and Modeling Working
Group of the Excitation System Subcommittee.
Synchronous Machine The Basler CGCM implements the load compensation by using the
vector sum of the magnitudes of the terminal voltage and of the
Terminal Voltage terminal current. The model provided in IEEE Standard 421.5-1992 for
Transducer and Load terminal voltage transducers and load compensators can be used to
Compensator Model model this function in the Basler CGCM system as shown in Figure
C-1.
Figure B.1 Terminal Voltage and Load Compensation Elements
The values used in this model can be derived from the Basler CGCM
settings as follows:
RC = 0 (Resistive load compensation not available)
XC = [1 - (1 - DRP/100))2]1/2
TR = 5 ms
where DRP is the percent droop programmed into the Basler

CGCM, values range from 0 to 20.

B-2 CGCM Math Models
Voltage Regulator Figure B.2 shows the model of the Basler CGCM excitation system
used with a brush-type rotating exciter. The rotating exciter
parameters are not included in this discussion since they are the
responsibility of the exciter manufacturer. VP is the input from the
power source for the excitation system.
A typical value for TA is 0. The forcing limit VRLMT is related to the

power-input voltage (VP) to the CGCM and the exciter field voltage
(VR) as follow:
VRLMT = 1.4*VP / VR
The gain KG is used for compensating variations in system

configuration such as power input voltage. The per unit base of the
parameters VP and VR is the nominal exciter field voltage at no load.
The PID gains KP, KI, and KD are custom designed for the best
performance for each generator/exciter system. These continuous
time gains are changed to discrete and implemented in the CGCM
digital controller. The PID gains can either be read from the tables
provided by Basler Electric or can be obtained from a program made
available to the user by Basler Electric.
Figure B.2 Per-Unit Block Diagram for Rotating Rectifier Excitation System
VAR/Power Factor The var/PF controller is a summing point type controller and makes
up the outside loop of a two-loop system. This controller is
Controller implemented as a slow PI type controller. The voltage regulator forms
the inner loop and is implemented as a fast PID controller.
The model of the Basler CGCM var and power factor controller is
shown in Figure B.3 and Figure B.4, respectively. Non-windup limit
(VCLMT) is used for bounding the var/PF controller output voltages

CGCM Math Models B-3
(VQ and VPF). This is related to the programmed parameter Fine

Voltage Adjustment Band (FVAB), VCLMT = FVAB / 100
Figure B.3 Per-Unit Block Diagram for Var Controller
Figure B.4 Per-Unit Block Diagram for PF Controller
Limiters Both the overexcitation limiter (OEL) and the underexcitation limiter
(UEL) in this implementation are of the summed limiter type as
opposed to takeover type.
Figure B.5 shows the model of the Basler CGCM underexcitation

limiter. The UEL makes up the outer loop and the voltage regulator
makes up the inner loop. The UEL uses a PI type controller.
The operating characteristics are designed to mimic the characteristics

of the limiter on the P-Q plane. The desired UEL curve is generated
based on the user input points.
Typical UEL reference is illustrated in Figure B.6.

Figure B.5 Per-Unit Block Diagram for Underexcitation Limiter
Figure B.6 Underexcitation Limiter Reference
Figure B.7 shows the model of the Basler CGCM overexcitation limiter
(OEL). The OEL makes up the inner loop of the voltage regulator and
uses a PI type controller. In this control scheme the actual field current
is compared with a reference field current. The operating
characteristics are designed to mimic the field current short-time
overload capability given in ANSI standard C50.13-1977. The reference
field current is calculated based on the user input parameters as
shown in Figure B.8.
Figure B.7 Per-Unit Block DIagram for Overexcitation Limiter

Figure B.8 Overexcitation LImiter Reference
Volts-per-Hertz Limiter Volts-per-Hertz limiter is designed to protect the generator and

step-up transformer from damage due to excessive magnetic flux
resulting from low frequency operation and/or overvoltage.
Volts-per-Hertz limiter has been designed with an adjustable slope

(KV/HZ) from flat to 3 pu Volts/Hz. When the system is in an under
frequency condition, the voltage reference is adjusted by the amount
calculated based on two programmable parameters, the corner
frequency and the volts-per-Hertz slope. Its mathematical model is
shown in Figure B.9.
Figure B.9 Volts-per-Hertz Limiter
Soft Start Control The soft start control function is provided to cause orderly build-up of
terminal voltage from the residual voltage to the rated voltage in
desired time with minimal overshoot. In CGCM the fast dynamic
response is used while the voltage reference is adjusted based on the
elapsed time. When the system is under startup condition, the voltage
reference is adjusted by the amount calculated based on two
programmable parameters, initial soft start voltage level (VO) and
desired time (TSS) to build up to the rated voltage. Its mathematical

model is shown in Figure B.10. The soft start gain (KSS) is calculated
as follow:
KSS = (VREF - VO) / TSS
Figure B.10 Soft Start Control
Field Current Regulator Figure B.11 shows the model of the Basler CGCM field current
regulator used with a brush-type rotating exciter. VP is the input from
the power source for the excitation system.
Typical value for TA is 0. The forcing limit VRLMT is related to the

power-input voltage (VP) to the CGCM, the exciter field voltage (VR)
and the programmed gain (KG) as follow:
VRLMT = 1.4*VP / VR
The gain KG is used for compensating variations in system

configuration dependent gains such as power input voltage.
The PI gains KP and KI are the same as the PI gains K P and KI for the
voltage regulator, which can either be read from the tables provided
by Basler Electric or can be obtained from a program made available
to the user by Basler Electric.

Figure B.11 Per-Unit Block Diagram for Rotating Rectifier Excitation System


Appendix C
ControlNet Information
ControlNet Application In addition to the standard adapter class ControlNet core objects, the
CGCM will also support the following application specific objects:
Objects
• Identity Object
• Assembly Object
Data Types
The ControlNet and Logix controller data types used by the CGCM
assembly objects are shown in the table below.
Table C.1 ControlNet Data Types Table
BOOL Boolean
SINT 8-bit (byte) value
USINT 8-bit unsigned value
INT 16-bit signed value
UINT 16-bit unsigned value
DINT 32-bit signed value
UDINT 32-bit unsigned value
REAL 32-bit floating point value
All data is stored in Little Endian format (least significant byte first).
This is assumed for all data and structure formats described in this
document that do not have the storage format specifically defined.
All integers and double integers should be displayed in decimal.

C-2 ControlNet Information
Identity Object (Class Code 0x01)
The Identity Object is used to provide identification information about

the device.
Identity Class Instance (Instance 0)
Instance 0 of any ControlNet object represents the class itself.
The Get Attributes All service for instance 0 of the Identity Object will
return the following information:
Table C.2 Get Attributes All (Service Code 0x01)
Name Attr ID Data Type Value

Revision 1 UINT 1
Max Instance 2 UINT 2
Max ID Number of Class Attributes 6 UINT 0
Max ID Number of Instance Attributes 7 UINT 0
Identity Object Instance 1 (CGCM Device Instance)
Instance 1 of the Identity Object represents the CGCM device.

Vendor Id 1 UINT 1 (AB)
Device Type 2 UINT 115 (Rockwell Automation Misc)
Product Code 3 UINT 59
Revision 4 USINT[2] Major, Minor (ex. 2, 12)
Status 5 WORD Status
Serial Number 6 UDINT Unique device serial number
Product Name 7 USINT “CGCM Host”
Identity Object Instance 2 (Daughter Card Device Instance)
Instance 2 of the Identity Object represents the ControlNet

daughtercard (DC).

ControlNet Information C-3

Vendor Id 1 UINT 1 (AB)
Device Type 2 UINT 12 (Rockwell Automation Misc)
Product Code 3 UINT 113
Revision 4 USINT[2] Major, Minor (ex. 1, 5)
Status 5 WORD Status
Serial Number 6 UDINT Unique device serial number
Product Name 7 USINT[12] 1407-CGCM-DC
Reset Service Code
Table C.5 Reset (Service Code 0x05)
Response Value Meaning

CI_GRC_SUCCESS 0x00 A reset will be performed (excitation disabled)
CI_GRC_BAD_OBJ_MO 0x0C A reset cannot be performed (excitation enabled)
DE
The Reset service for instance 1 of the Identity Object will request that
a CGCM communication reset be performed. If excitation is enabled,
the request will be denied. If excitation is not enabled, the request
will be accepted. The following recognized ControlNet General
Response Codes will be used in response to the reset request:
If a reset is accepted, the CGCM will reset its communications only;

the entire CGCM will NOT be reset. The CGCM will continue to
function normally during the reset except that communications with
Logix controller will be lost. After the reset is complete, the CGCM will
automatically start communicating and will immediately be ready for
normal operation based on its previous configuration data (i.e.
reconfiguration is not required). If new configuration data is received,
the CGCM will respond as shown in Figures 2-3 to 2-5.

Assembly Object (Class Code 0x04)
The Assembly Object is used to provide application specific

information about a device.
Assembly Class Instance (Instance 0)
Instance 0 of any ControlNet object represents the class itself.
The Get Attributes Single service for instance 0 of the Assembly Object
can access the following information:
Table C.6 Get Attributes Single (Service Code 0x0E)

Revision 1 UINT 2
Max Instance 2 UINT 6
Assembly Object Instance 1 (Scheduled Write Instance)
Instance 1 of the Assembly Object contains Scheduled Output from

the host Logix controller (see Scheduled Write on page 6-11 for more
details).

Data 3 UINT[] See Table 6.4
Size 4 UINT 56
The Set Attributes Single service for instance 1 of the Assembly Object
Table C.8 Set Attributes Single (Service Code 0x10)


TIP Set Attributes Single is only supported for this

instance while no scheduled connection to it exists.
Otherwise it will return CI_GRC_BAD_OBJ_MODE.
Assembly Object Instance 2 (Scheduled Read Instance)
Instance 2 of the Assembly Object contains Scheduled Input for the

host Logix controller (see Section Scheduled Read on page 6-7 for
more details.)

Data 3 UINT See Table 6.3
Size 4 UINT 76
Assembly Object Instance 4 (Configuration Write/Read Instance)
Instance 4 of the Assembly Object contains the CGCM's Configuration

data (See Unscheduled Configuration Read/Write on page 6-17 for
more details).

Size 4 UINT 344
The Set Attributes Single service for instance 4 of the Assembly Object


Assembly Object Instance 5 (Unscheduled Read Instance)
Instance 5 of the Assembly Object contains Unscheduled Input from

the CGCM for the host Logix controller (See Unscheduled Read on
page 6-14 for more details).

Size 4 UINT 172
Assembly Object Instance 6 (Unscheduled Write Instance)
Instance 6 of the Assembly Object contains Unscheduled Output from

the controller (see Unscheduled Write Data Table on page 6-15 for
more details).

Size 4 UINT 64
The Set Attributes Single service for Instance 6 of the Assembly Object




Index
A ControlNet application objects C-1

A/D Converter (ADC) 2-8 ControlNet information C-1
AC Current Sensing 3-8 Cross Current Testing 4-35
Analog Input Circuits 2-1 current transformers 1-4
application 1-3 curve specifications A-1
bus sensing transformers 1-4
communications ports 1-5 D
control power 1-5 Device Interface Data Tables 6-5
current transformers 1-4 Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 2-9
exciter field and chopper pulse width
modulated power stage 1-4
fault output driver 1-6 E
generator sensing voltage transformers Electrical Connections 3-4
1-4 AC Voltage Sensing 3-7
load sharing output 1-7 Auxiliary Input 3-8
operating power 1-4 Control Power 3-7
proportional analog input 1-5 Crosscurrent Compensation 3-11
redundancy relay output driver 1-6 Ground Chassis 3-7
Auxiliary Input 2-7 Load Sharing 3-10
AVR/FCR 4-14 Open Collector Outputs 3-9
AVR/FCR Mode 4-29 Operating Power 3-6
Remote Excitation Enable 3-9
European Zone 2 Certification 1-20
B Excitation Control Features 2-10
bus sensing transformers 1-4 Excitation Control Modes 2-9
Excitation Performance Evaluation 4-30
C Exciter Diode Monitor Setup 4-35
cgcm configuration and operation 6-1 exciter field and chopper pulse width
CGCM math models B-1 modulated power stage 1-4
Changing Configuration Data 6-4
Chopper PWM 2-4 F
Communication Connectors and Settings fault output driver 1-6
3-20 features 1-1
ControlNet Connector 3-20 Features and Functions 2-9
Factory Calibration Port 3-20 field current regulator B-6
Redundancy Port (COM1) 3-20 functional description 2-1
communication interfaces 1-3 functions 1-1
Communications 2-5
communications ports 1-5
Configuration 4-1 G
configuration interface 1-2 Gains 4-30
Configuring and Operating 1407-CGCM general information 1-1
Features and Functions 6-5 generator sensing voltage transformers
Configuring and Operating CGCM 1-4
Features and Functions 6-23
Configuring the 1407-CGCM 6-3 I
Connection Diagrams 3-12
inputs 1-2
control power 1-5
Inputs and Outputs 2-1
Control Tests 4-28
Installation 3-1

2 Index
L CE compliance 1-20
Limit and Protection Check 4-32 communication ports 1-9
limiters B-3 C-UL certified 1-19
Load Sharing 2-6, 2-22 environment 1-19
load sharing output 1-7 field output 1-10
generator current sensing 1-8
generator voltage sensing 1-8
M humidity 1-19
Memory Circuits 2-7 loss of PMG 1-14
Metering 2-22 loss of sensing protection 1-13
Microprocessor 2-8 manual excitation control 1-17
microprocessor 2-8 metering 1-17
Mounting 3-1 operating power 1-7
over/underfrequency 1-14
O overcurrent protection 1-12
overexcitation limiting off line 1-17
Off-Line Excitation Limiter Operation
overexcitation limiting on line 1-16
4-31 overexcitation voltage protection 1-11
Off-Line Tests - Turbine not Spinning
overvoltage protection 1-12
4-28 parallel compensation 1-11
Off-Line Tests - Turbine Spinning 4-29
phase rotation check 1-15
Open Collector Outputs 2-6
regulation 1-10
operating power 1-4
remote excitation enable input 1-9
outputs 1-2
reverse power 1-14
reverse Var 1-14
P rotating diode monitor 1-15
Parallel Operation - Generator On-Line salt fog 1-19
4-32 soft start function 1-16
physical characteristics 1-20 type test 1-19
power UL recognition 1-19
Control 1-5 underexcitation limiting 1-17
Operating 1-4 undervoltage protection 1-12
Power Factor Controller 4-12 voltage matching 1-16
proportional analog input 1-5 Synchronization Testing 4-36
Protection 2-15 Synchronizing 2-19
Protection Tabs 4-21
T
R time-overcurrent characteristic curve
Redundancy 2-24 graphs A-2
redundancy relay output driver 1-6 time-overcurrent characteristic curves
Remote Excitation Enable 2-8 A-1
Troubleshooting 5-1
Generator Output Unstable (Hunting) 5-3
S Generator Voltage Does Not Respond as
Settings Tabs 4-6 Adjustments are Made 5-3
soft start control B-5 High Output Voltage 5-2
specifications 1-7 Load Sharing Output 5-4
auxiliary input 1-9 Low Output Voltage 5-2
bus voltage sensing 1-9 Metering 5-6

Index 3
No Droop or Negative Droop 5-4 Var Controller 4-13

No Voltage Build-Up 5-1 VAR/power factor controller B-2
Poor Voltage Regulation 5-3 voltage regulator B-2
Redundant System 5-5 volts-per-hertz limiter B-5
Synchronization 5-5
W
V Watchdog Timer 2-7

4 Index

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If the problem persists, call your local Rockwell Automation

Phone United 1.440.646.5800

General Information Chapter 1

Functional Description Chapter 2

Using ControlNet Chapter 6

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Time-Overcurrent Characteristic Appendix A

CGCM Math Models Appendix B

ControlNet Information Appendix C

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Introduction The Combination Generator Control Module (CGCM) is a

Features CGCM units have the following features and capabilities.

• Four excitation control modes

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Inputs and Outputs

• Single-phase or three-phase true rms generator voltage sensing

• Pulse-width modulated output power stage rated at 15 amperes

The configuration tool provides easy, fast, and accurate setup.

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The CGCM has three communication ports:

– Redundant ControlNet connector

Figure 1.1 Block Diagram of a Typical CGCM Application

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Exciter Field and Chopper Pulse Width Modulated Power Stage

The exciter field requires dc current for excitation. Dc current is

The CGCM senses current through current transformers installed in the

Generator Sensing Voltage Transformers

The CGCM senses generator voltage through voltage transformers

Operating power for the pulse-width modulated (PWM) excitation

Bus Sensing Transformers

The CGCM senses bus voltage through voltage transformers.

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two busses by measuring appropriate reference bus and

Proportional Analog Input

Factory Calibration Port

The redundancy port allows one CGCM to communicate with a

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The ControlNet port is used to interface with a logic controller.

The CGCM is incompatible with:

The CGCM is compatible with:

Redundancy Relay Output Driver

An open collector transistor output is used to transfer control of the

Fault Output Driver

An open collector transistor output is used for annunciation when a

Once configured, this operates independently of

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Load Sharing Output

Load sharing terminals are provided to ensure equal generator real

Table 1.1 Control Power

Table 1.2 Input "PMG" Operating Power Requirements

Source Phases Wiring Configuration Voltage Frequency VA

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Table 1.2 Input "PMG" Operating Power Requirements

Source Phases Wiring Configuration Voltage Frequency VA

Generator Voltage Sensing

Table 1.3 Generator Voltage Sensing Values

Phase Wiring Configs Grounded Voltage Frequency

Generator Current Sensing

• Type: Three-phase plus cross current compensation input.