New SGC series released 

DEIF is proud to present a brand new series of single genset controllers, the SGC series, at this week’s Middle East Electricity exhibition in Dubai. The SGC is specially designed to meet the needs of OEMs and genset packagers. A high-quality yet affordable controller that fully lives up to the DEIF brand. Read more about the variants SGC 110/120 and SGC 420 below.

SGC 110/120

The Single Genset Controller 110/120 is a cost-competitive but high-quality controller range for standby applications. Modern genset controllers with a user-friendly interface and full LCD graphics.

The microprocessor-based control units have been created to meet the requirements of the OEM industry and feature manual or auto start, protection and control of engines and gensets.

The SGC modules monitor engine speed, frequency, voltage, and engine running hours, as well as warning and shutdown status of the engine or genset. They offer voltage and frequency measurement for mains as well as for genset and electrical load measurement (true RMS).

The controller is a highly versatile product with both fixed and flexible user-configurable inputs and outputs, enabling users to adapt the unit for a wide range of applications.

MODBUS over RS485 and CAN ports are provided for supporting the remote communication.

The controllers can communicate with DEIF’s configuration software (Microsoft Windows-based) via a type B USB port, giving access to configure each parameter with a PC.

Remote Start/Stop feature is provided, through which one can control the start/stop actions of the genset remotely.

Main features

• Auto, manual and remote start/stop modes for operation
• Automatic Mains Failure (AMF) function (only SGC 120)
• 8 inputs, 3 analogue inputs and 5 digital inputs, fully configurable
• 6 digital outputs, fully configurable
• Deep Sleep Mode extends the battery life by suspending the normal functions of the controller when DG is off
• MODBUS over RS485
• CAN ports for engine communication
• Manually configurable from the controller front buttons or from a PC using DEIF’s configuration software
• Parameter configuration at the customer’s site
• Multi-profile (10) function in a single controller
• Magnetic Pickup Unit (MPU) interface for engine speed measurement
• Built-in electronic Governing function with the help of a rotary actuator
• Backlit and full graphics LCD with power saving feature, (Deep Sleep mode) provides prolonged battery life
• Monitors 1-phase/3-phase voltage, frequency and load current for generator (SGC 120 also mains)
• Monitors 1-phase/3-phase power factor for a generator.
• Auto exercise mode (2 events) to start and stop the genset for a preconfigured time
• Monitors engine safety parameters like voltage, speed, frequency, battery and charging alternator
• Event log for 100 events with real-time clock (RTC) stamps and engine run hour information
• Counters for engine starts, running hours, kWh, kVAh, etc.
• Multiple level passwords to avoid tampering in the configuration
• External speed bias with analogue I/V

SGC 420

The Single Genset Controller (SGC 420) is a cost-competitive but high-quality controller range for standby applications. A modern AMF genset controller with a user-friendly HMI and full graphic LCD.

The microprocessor-based control units have been created to meet the requirements of the OEM industry and feature manual or auto start, protection and control of electronic and non-electronic gensets, as well as Automatic Mains Failure (AMF).

The SGC modules monitor engine speed and safety, electrical load, frequency, voltage, and engine running hours, as well as warning and shutdown status of the engine or genset. Site battery backup voltage and shelter temperature to reduce fuel consumption.

The controller is a highly versatile product with both fixed and flexible user-configurable inputs and outputs, enabling users to adapt the unit for a wide range of applications.

MODBUS over RS485 is provided for supporting the remote communication.

The controller can communicate with DEIF’s configuration software (Microsoft Windows-based) via a type B USB port, giving access to configure each parameter via a PC.

Main features

• Auto, manual and remote start/stop modes with night restriction option
• 8 analogue inputs, fully configurable
• 9 digital inputs, fully configurable
• 7 digital outputs, fully configurable
• Monitoring of telecom site battery backup level and shelter temperature
• MODBUS over RS485
• CAN ports for engine communication
• Manually configurable from the controller front buttons or from a PC using DEIF’s configuration software
• Real Time Clock (RTC) for accurate logging of up to 100 events and data analysis
• Backlit and full graphics LCD with power saving feature, (Deep Sleep mode) provides prolonged battery life
• Supports Auto mode (site battery monitoring, AMF, remote start/stop modes and manual operation modes
• Auto exercise mode (2 events) to start and stop the genset for a preconfigured time
• Built-in electronic Governing function for variable speed monitoring
• Monitors 1-phase/3-phase voltage, frequency, load current and power factor for generator
• Monitors engine safety parameters through both analogue resistive sensors and digital switches (e.g. lube oil pressure, engine temperature, fuel level)
• Controls start relay, fuel relay, alarm horn and more as digital outputs
• Event log for 100 events with real-time clock (RTC) stamps and engine run hour information
• Counters for engine starts, engine trips, engine run hours, genset kWh, kVAh, kVArh, Mains kWh, kVAh, kVArh
• Measures mains kW, kVA

For more information and inquiries, contact Hans, D. Tvergaard, Product Manager here.