BASLER ELECTRIC DECS-300-C0N0 DIGITAL EXCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM

BASLER ELECTRIC DECS-300-C0N0 DIGITAL EXCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM

GENERAL 

Digital Excitation Control Systems (DECS-300) are microprocessor based devices intended for generator 

power management. These devices provide analog control signals for SCR bridges manufactured by Basler 

Electric and other manufacturers. Programmability of system parameters and regulation settings allows the 

DECS-300 to be used in a wide range of applications and provides greater flexibility in excitation system 

optimization. DECS-300 units are designed to provide control for generators of any size, and can be used 

for both exciter field and main field applications.  

FEATURES 

DECS-300 units have the following features and capabilities. 

• Four control modes automatic voltage regulation (AVR), manual or field current regulation (FCR), 

power factor (PF) regulation, and reactive power (var) regulation). 

• Two programmable stability setting (PID) groups. 

• Two pre-position setpoints for each mode. 

• Soft start and voltage buildup control with an adjustable ramp in AVR and FCR control modes. 

• Takeover-style (on-line and off-line) overexcitation limiting (OEL), underexcitation limiting (UEL), and 

stator current limiting (SCL) in AVR, var, and PF control modes. 

• Underfrequency or volts/hertz ratio limiting. 

• Three-phase or single-phase generator voltage (rms) sensing/regulation in AVR mode. 

• Single-phase bus voltage (rms ) sensing. 

• Single-phase generator current sensing for metering and regulation purposes. 

• Field current and field voltage sensing. 

• Fine voltage point regulation in AVR (–30 to +10%) over the voltage range. 

• One analog input for proportional remote control of the setpoint. 

• Programmable analog control output: 4 to 20 milliamperes, 0 to +10 Vdc, or –10 to +10 Vdc. 

• Autotracking between modes within the DECS-300 (internal tracking). 

• Autotracking between two DECS-300 units (external tracking). 

• Autotransfer (bumpless) between modes and between units. 

• Thirteen contact sensing inputs for system interface. 

• Eight output relays for system control and/or annunciation with four of the eight outputs being 

programmable. 

• Seven protection functions (field overvoltage, field overcurrent, generator overvoltage, generator 

undervoltage, loss of sensing, field overtemperature, and loss of field). 

• Real-time metering.  

• Data logging and event recording. 

• Generator paralleling with reactive droop compensation and reactive differential compensation.  

• Front RS-232 communication port for personal computer communication using BESTCOMS 

Windows®-based software for fast, user-friendly, accurate setup, and control.  

• Rear RS-232 port for dedicated communication with a redundant DECS-300.  

• Rear RS-485 port supporting the Modbus communication protocol.  

• Operates from redundant power sources (ac and/or dc). 

APPLICATIONS 

Introduction 

In this typical SSE-N application (Figure 1-1), the DECS-300 controls the exciter field in a synchronous 

generator. Front panel operation and serial communication links using PC software makes the system user 

friendly and easy to operate from local or remote locations. The user should study the operation, setting, 

and safety setup procedures in this manual before attempting to operate a similar application. For detailed 

application assistance, please contact Basler Electric or your local sales representative. 

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