Woodward 8251-0002 UG Actuators

The active voltage regulation concept intends to substitute a traditional

voltage regulation configuration by simplifying the overall topology. The

easYgen internal controller regulates generator output voltage by sending a

pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the excitation module. The excitation

module controls generator excitation and therefore generator output voltage.

This topology eliminates the redundant voltage and current sensing from a

traditional voltage regulator and also makes a feedforward control architecture

at AVR level simplifying the cascaded PID control topology. For power input,

EX-10 interfaces with any of the following excitation systems: Self/Shunt

Excitation, Auxiliary winding/AREP Excitation and Permanent Magnet (PMG)

Excitation systems to make it a standard yet versatile solution.

For redundant operation, the control can use any combination of power supplies.

The power supplies can only be installed into slots PS1 (power supply #1) and PS2 (power supply #2). If

redundant power supplies are not needed, blanking plates must be installed in the slots not being used.

Branch circuit fuses, circuit breakers, and wiring must meet appropriate codes and authorities having

jurisdiction for the specific country (CE, UL, etc.). See Table 4-3 for maximum recommended fuse or

breaker ratings. Do not connect more than one main power supply to any one fuse or circuit breaker. Use

only the wire sizes specified in Table 4-3. which meet local code requirements. Time delay fuses or circuit

breakers must be used to prevent nuisance trips.

In the event that on supply needs to be replaced, the recommended method for changing

Power Modules is with the power off (to the module being removed and the module being inserted).

The system will tolerate this “cold swap” method without failure.

Each main power supply has four LEDs to indicate power supply health (OK, Input Fault,

Overtemperature, and Power Supply Fault).

See MicroNet Plus Power Supply Troubleshooting (Section 5.5) for a description of the LED indications.

Input power connections are made to the power supply through a plug/header assembly on the front of the power supply.