Multi-line 300 PPM 300 ver. 1.x.x.

1.0.25.2

27/09/2023

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

Changes

• Fixed issue where where controller performed an undesired restart due to rare issue in Modbus.
• Fixed issue where reading IO status on Modbus could cause undesired restart of the application software.

1.0.25.1

14/08/2023

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

New features

•  Updated internal diagnostic system to be more detailed

1.0.25.0

25/07/2023

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

New features

• Added a third Overload alarm

1.0.24.2

13/06/2023

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

Changes

• Fixed issue that meant DG and Hybrid controllers could not start and close breaker in SEMI mode after PMS controlled stop alarm was acknowledge.

1.0.24.1

12/05/2023

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

Changes:

• Fixed issue with unit not being able to start without an ACM3.1 card.

1.0.24.0

13/04/2023

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

PPM 300

New feature:

• Added feature to allow all controllers to change between semi and auto when changing the mode on one controller.
• Added load-dependent start/stop timer running as a status output.
• Added new functionality so that 2nd standby is readable on REST.

Changes:

• When running emulation the "GAM 3.2 not OK" alarm is not enabled.
• SC / SG and Mains variants have regulator control available in emulation.
• Selection of "Phase-Phase" / "Phase-Neutral" on selected voltage protections are always shown.
• Number of digital inputs and outputs increased for CustomLogic (from 20 to 80).

Correction:

• Fixed issue where states in emulation were preserved when emulation was not enabled.
• Fixed issue where external breaker crashes controller when running in emulation.
• Analogue AVR now works in emulation.
• Fixed issue where SC and SG sometimes aborted the open request then DG close breaker.
• Fixed issue with no tags shown in HMI for AC setup parameter.
• Breaker operation counter now increments correctly in emulation.
• Fixed issue where MPU wire break alarm was not shown.
• Fixed issue with no action on PMS controlled stop if priority was set to delayed priority shift.
• Fixed issue where trip breaker output response time exceeded 100 ms if the configuration had been performed in a special order and the controller had not been power cycled.

1.0.22.0

20/12/2022

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

PPM 300

New feature:

• ACM3.2 is now supported by EDG controller
• The abillity to toggle the regulator on and off

Changes:

• Improved backup percentage count in PICUS
• Change the maximum value for Breaker open failure delay to 60 seconds
• Change the maximum value for Breaker close failure delay to 60 seconds
• Change the minimum value for Heavy Consumers - Nominal Settings - Power Factor to 0.1

Correction:

• Fixed missing IOM3.4 support.
• Fixed issue with PMS controlled stop sequence when running with load dependent start stop calculations in percent. Issue existed when load was within the start and stop limits.
• Fixed issue that when using stop command from switchboard in emulation the engine would not stop when running in parallel.
• Fixed issue that when engine was stopped there could be Hz on the generator measurements in emulation.

DU 300

New features:

• Introduces a new view for exhaust after-treatment dashboard increasing the support of Tier 4 and Stage V engines.

1.0.21.1

21/10/2022

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

PPM 300

Changes:

1 - Fixed issue where controller made a factory reset, then updated from software version 1.0.20.1.

1.0.21.0

07/10/2022

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

PPM 300

New features:

• Added last priority command.
• Added support for multiple applications with a parameter to select active application and custom plant name. (Not supported by PICUS yet.)

Corrections:

• Fixed issue where I/O parameter configuration was passed on from one external breaker or a heavy consumer on the single line to another when during commissioning. I/O configuration and parameters are not reset.
• Fixed issue where engine ready delay was ignored before regulation.
• Fixed issue where manual regulation didn't work in emulation.
• Fixed issue where analogue regulation was unstable in emulation.
• Fixed issue with GAM3.2 not working in emulation.
• Fixed issues with extra DG startup when baseload was enabled.
• Actual Power total in % is now showing on DU-300 (Live data) and in PICUS.
• Fixed issue where "Ramping to xx" was stuck in status text.

DU 300

New features:

• Introduces a new view for exhaust after-treatment dashboard increasing the support of Tier 4 and Stage V engines.

1.0.20.1

09/09/2022

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

Changes:

• Load-dependent stop block will not block genset from stopping in case of PMS-controlled stop, if load limits is fulfilled.

DU 300

New features:

• Introduces a new view for exhaust after-treatment dashboard increasing the support of Tier 4 and Stage V engines.

1.0.20.0

20/07/2022

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.20.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.19.0

PPM 300

New features:

• ACM3.1 card will not start protections if settings is lost during operation. A power cycle of the controller will be required to restart the protections. Alarm ""ACM protection not running"" will be shown continuously if the problem occurs.
• Added After-treatment dashboard
• Custom counters added to CODESYS and Custom logic
• Extended baseload functionality on SG to allowed start and stop of last genset
• Added possibility to setup power transformer on genset and hybrid controllers
• Added possibility to read out how many feeders are connected in PMS on an output

Changes:

• Backup of eventlog changed to get latest 1000 events.
• PMS functions are no longer available in stand alone applications
• Maximum ON time in AVR parameters looks to be messed up

Corrections:

• Blackout recovery will happen even, when PMS mode change is set to SEMI when missing controller
• Fix the issue where EDG only have 1 set of synchronization settings
• Fixed - Reboot of controllers required after SW update
• Fixed issue where AC protections could change "AC setup" after power cycle of the controller
• Fixed issue where regulator change then load is under breaker open setpoint in transition from PTO, and change back again if load increase.
• Fixed issue where HC not working correctly in emulation if HC is setup to continuous request
• Fixed issue where is not possible to stop SC or SG in emulation, if the breaker was closed
• When synchronising using static sync. The GOV and AVR on the syncing controller should no longer give spikes when a blackout happens on busbar.

DU 300

New features:

• Introduces a new view for exhaust after-treatment dashboard increasing the support of Tier 4 and Stage V engines.

1.0.19.0

01/07/2022

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.19.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.18.0

PPM 300

New features:

• Freeze regulators
  
  • Added the possibility to freeze the regulators with a digital input.
  • Added the possibility to freeze the regulators with CustomLogic.
  • Added the possibility to freeze the regulators via Modbus.
  • Added a status text to indicate when the regulation is frozen.

Corrections:

• Hybrid controller can now transition from PTI to PTO, even when there is a positive power flow.

DU 300

New features:

• Identification of controllers in Pairing page.
  • Added the ability to send the "Identify" command from the "Pair" page.
  • This command creates a blinking pattern of the power LED of the PSM3.1 card.
  • This allows users working in an environment with multiple controllers to easily confirm the controller they wish to pair the display with.
• Support for CODESYS custom info pop-up and status text.
  • This allows CODESYS designers to provide better user experience by delivering messaging and status information of the CODESYS application.

Changes:

• Synchroscope page label
  • Added a label to identify the breaker that is being synchronised.
  • This improves the recognition of the controller being synchronised.

1.0.18.0

23/04/2022

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.18.0

Minimum required version of PICUS: 1.0.18.0

PPM 300

New features:

• Added possibility to disable display buttons in individual groups
• Added functionality to avoid the unintended start of extra DGs
• Status output indicating if an engine test is running on EDG.
• Reset horn is possible to reset with input
• Added possiblity to add undervoltage coil into design
• Added control signal to engine communication + extra protocols

Changes:

• Change the maximum value for Breaker close failure delay to 30 seconds
• Change the maximum value for Breaker Pulse ON time to 60 seconds
• Changed text on BTB then closed is requested, but blackout recovery is not allowed
• Load dependent start stop flickering between start timer and not active
• Action for the synchronization failure alarm is now visible in PICUS and DU.

Corrections:

• Fix issue there GAM3.2 stand alone was active when regulator was set "OFF"
• Fixed issue where the status text would change really fast in some special priority change scenarios
• Load dependent stop block will now block gensets from stopping in case of priority shift or PMS-controlled stop.
• DG will no longer open and close without reason after priority shift (in special load scenarios)
• Fixed issue with alarm test, does not work when alarm state was unacknowledged no alarm
• Fixed issue where synchronization of tiebreaker does not jump to sync. view
• Slow response when change EIC protocol is fixed
• Fixed issue where synchronize indicator on display is visible with dead busbars
• Fixed problem where Picus would show empty Application or I/O status page.
• Fixed issue where measurement averaging has causing a very small offset the the averaged measurement.
• Fixed issue where emulated values was slower when using measurement averaging.
• Fixed issue where the additional logged values in the event log could be incorrect when measurement average is used.

DU 300

New features:

• DU300 button management.
  
  • Added the ability to disable (and enable) the buttons of the DU300 by parameters.
  • The buttons are disabled in blocks related to their functionality.
  • This provides more possibilities to configure the controller to the application's requirements.

Corrections:

• Fixed an issue with the differentiation of two synchroscopes with the same measurements, like an EDG.
• Fixed an issue related to ANSI codes shown on the alarm popup.

1.0.16.1

22/11/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.16.0

PPM 300

Corrections:

• Fixes an issue where Heavy Consumers with delayed priority shift would be handled incorrectly.

DU 300

New features:

• Support for Tags:
  
  • New menu for options to display the tags set in parameters.
  • Options for tag visualisation include: Alarm pop-up, alarm list, logs page and parameter page.

Changes:

• Update to languages
• Connection improvements

Corrections:

• Solves an issue where the display could enter a manual loop after returning from synchroscope.

1.0.16.0

11/10/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.16.0

PPM 300

New features:

• Added ANSI code tag to relevant alarms
• Added possibility for disabling Ethernet ports
• Added REST version to version page
• Added solo supply in harbour mode functionality
• Added any functionality to ICC flags
• Increase number of ICC flags to 32

Corrections:

• Fixed issue where GAM3.2 stand alone was active when regulator was set "OFF"
• Fixed issue where the status text would change really fast in some special priority change scenarios

DU 300

New features:

• Support for Tags:
  
  • New menu for options to display the tags set in parameters.
  • Options for tag visualisation include: Alarm pop-up, alarm list, logs page and parameter page.

Changes:

• Update to languages
• Connection improvements

Corrections:

• Solves an issue where the display could enter a manual loop after returning from synchroscope.

1.0.15.0

12/07/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.15.1

PPM 300

New features:

• CPU load is now accessible and displayed through the performance widget
• Added change of counters to eventlog
• CPU load is now a measurement as a Live data value, Modbus address, and accessible as an Analogue Output
• Added new counters relating to engine/inverter starts.
• Added new counters relating to breaker operations
• Added energy import and difference counters to hybrid
• Added external breaker states to custom logic

Changes:

• Counters are now specifically signed or un-signed
• Changed text on livedata screen for Engine speed
• Custom logic bit outputs will now be set back to 0 then deleting from CL configuration

Correction:

• "Different power management rules activate" alarm triggered incorrectly
• Corrected behavior of continues breaker
• Fixed missing paths for Modbus "Inhibited" flags
• Fixed issue where display jumps to sync. view if an trip alarm occurs
• Fixed issue where "ball" on synchronization view could change between red and green, then the breaker was closed
• Fixed issue with alarm counter does not increamet if state not was State A - Normal
• Fixed issue stand alone EDG will not deload GB in semi.
• Fixed issue where scale "(4 to 20mA) to (0 to 100%)" shows 4.0mA instead of 0.0mA on GAM3.1

DU 300

Changes:

• Font size and duration of error message increased in the virtual keyboard.
• New counters icon for alignment with PICUS.

Corrections:

• "Missing" counters removed from the display.
• Units shown for the I/O terminals.
• Counters are now limited based on the counter type.
• Display restarts on I/O pages when fieldbus configuration is updated.
• LED's no longer light up before the screens become active.
• Passwords with special characters can now be used from the display.

1.0.14.2

18/06/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.15.0

PPM 300

Correction:

• Fixed issue the BTB not could close or open, if the BTB has resolved a blackout

DU 300

New features:

• Synchroscope view.

Changes:

• Local display configurations (for example, brightness and units) will now be kept when new application software is installed.

Corrections:

• Bar graphs and gauges animations performance is increased.
• Fixed an issue in View Design where up/down keys lost focus after a blue pop-up.
• Fixed an issue in Parameters where up/down buttons would not be shown.

1.0.14.1

01/06/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.15.0

PPM 300

Corrections:

• Allows IOM3.4 Firmware revision 1.0.0.2.

DU 300

New features:

• Synchroscope view.

Changes:

• Local display configurations (for example, brightness and units) will now be kept when new application software is installed.

Corrections:

• Bar graphs and gauges animations performance is increased.
• Fixed an issue in View Design where up/down keys lost focus after a blue pop-up.
• Fixed an issue in Parameters where up/down buttons would not be shown.

1.0.14.0

21/05/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.15.0

PPM 300

New feature:

• All I/O cards and CAN bus values can now be mapped in Modbus.
• ECU: Communication failure is added. When communication is expected, but not present, an alarm is triggered. 
• Live data: J1939 protocol is now available for engine communication.  
• Inhibit for idle run is added.
• It is possible to skip Idle Run Stop by requesting "Stop" again.
• Idle run stop is added.
• Inhibit for idle run is added.
• It is possible to skip Idle Run Start by requesting "Start" again.
• Idle run start is added.
• CustomLogic inputs and outputs (digital and analogue) are available in Modbus.
• Inhibit status for alarms is available in Modbus.
• Alarm property "Remove from service" is now available in Modbus.
• The external regulation value can now be read in the regulator status tool.
• State of the manual regulation input can now be read in the regulator status tool.
• The source of regulation can now be read in regulator status tool.
• Engine ECU: Process data alarms are added, and it is now possible to get application alarms from either the ECU or an analogue input.
• Engine ECU data has been mapped to communication (incl. standard Modbus) and is configurable in flexible Modbus.
• New ECU: Auto discover is added and can be activated from either CustomLogic, CODESYS, Modbus, or Commands.
• Live data groupings are arranged in groups according to the engine sub systems.
• Live data screen view: Now you can see measurements from different sources based on the priority Analogue/IO over ECU.

Changes:

• The Modbus connections for Idle Time Expired are changed from 100 seconds to 10 seconds.
• The default AC setup values are changed.
• "AVR trip" location in CustomLogic for Hybrid is cleaned up.
• The text for Hybrid is corrected.
• Spelling error: "Deloading" is changed to "De-loading".
• Phase sequence error text is corrected for Hybrid.

Correction:

• Fixed that Modbus crashed when trying to connect many times, and not getting a new connection.
• Fixed that Ship to ship did not work when the busbar load was greater than the SC nominal power.
• Fixed that the Limit Exceeded parameter for Q asymmetric load share did not function.
• Fixed an issue where the set point for fixed reactive power regulator was not corrected when running in parallel with SC or SG in base load.
• Fixed an issue with continuous breaker with mismatch between closing failure and output states.
• Fixed an issue with asymmetric, if all load sharing controllers were in asymmetric load share and lowest priority controller was not connected.
• Breaker operation counter increment is now working.
• Trip counter is now incremented for Hybrid when a trip occurs.
• Shore and shaft supervision status is fixed.
• Fixed an issue where Manual GOV adjustment in emulation could affect the voltage.
• Fixed an issue where EDG sometimes would handle blackouts unexpected while the tie breaker synchronize and busbar went black.
• Fixed an issue where default max value for EIM3.1 resistance analogue input sensor was to high.
• Fixed an issue where primary breaker trip did not trigger NEL trip (if enabled).
• Default settings for blackout detection mismatch alarm are changed to fix an issue where the controller would start the engine and not close the breaker.

DU 300

New features:

• Synchroscope view.

Changes:

• Local display configurations (for example, brightness and units) will now be kept when new application software is installed.

Corrections:

• Bar graphs and gauges animations performance is increased.
• Fixed an issue in View Design where up/down keys lost focus after a blue pop-up.
• Fixed an issue in Parameters where up/down buttons would not be shown.

1.0.13.1

14/04/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.15.0

PPM 300

Correction:

• Fixed issue where controller restarts if writing to oil pressure on Modbus
• Included bugfix on EIM3.1

DU 300

New features:

• Synchroscope view.

Changes:

• Local display configurations (for example, brightness and units) will now be kept when new application software is installed.

Corrections:

• Bar graphs and gauges animations performance is increased.
• Fixed an issue in View Design where up/down keys lost focus after a blue pop-up.
• Fixed an issue in Parameters where up/down buttons would not be shown.

1.0.13.0

16/02/2021

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.14.0

PPM 300

New features:

• AC measurement averaging:
  
  • It is now possible to use averaging filters (200ms and 800ms) to reduce the value fluctuations from the high performance of the measurement cards.
  • The averaging filter can be applied selectively to different types of measurements.
  • AC measurement averaging affects data displayed by DU 300, PICUS, trending, CustomLogic, CODESYS, and Modbus.
  • AC measurement averaging does not affect protections and regulation values.
• EIM3.1 Safety shutdown function:
  
  • EIM3.1 can now be used as a safety shutdown module.
  • EIM 3.1 will be able to run the engine in stand-alone mode should it no longer be able to communicate with the main processor card (PCM).
• Hybrid controller type added.
• Support of electronic engines protocols (EIC):
  
  • Supports the Generic J1939 protocol for reading.
  • J1939 values, alarms and historical events are now available.
  • New engine measurement inputs + alarms added for: Oil pressure, Oil temperature, Coolant temperature, and Coolant level.
• Asymmetric load sharing:
  
  • New asymmetric load sharing optional mode allows asymmetric gensets to automatically re-calculate their set points when the maximum asymmetry is exceeded.
  • There is now an option to start the next genset when the asymmetric load sharing limit is exceeded.
• Flexible application drawing:
  
  • It is now possible to customise the application drawings to provide a customisable interface.
  • The design of applications with multiple ring connections is now supported.

Changes:

• Update rate of live data in diplay and PICUS is increased.
  
  • Changed calculation of "Section | PMS P used [%]" and "Section | Conn. P used [%]" , to use derate nominal instead of nominal.
  • Changed popup text when pressing close breaker, and engine is not running from: "Engine not ready" to "Engine not running".
  • Changed popup text when start engine and close generator breaker is activated to "GB close blocked".
  • Changed: Possible to change time and date individually from PICUS.
• The password length can now be 1 to 32 characters.
  
  • The new default password is "0" for all users.

Corrections:

• Alarm timer expired flag data added to Modbus.
• CustomLogic IO added to Flexible Modbus.
• Fixed issue where DG continues PMS operation if the controller is changed to semi.
• Fixed issue where NELs trip if breaker is opened.
• Fixed issue where a redundant blackout timer blocked another breaker from closing.
• Fixed issue where changing of counters from Modbus not was saved if there was a controller power cycle shortly after.
• Fixed issue where custom alarms do not get units in the alarm and event logs.
• Fixed issue where engine shutdowns under cooldown are affected by the non-connected stop timer.
• Fixed issue where external shore connection(s) could prevent a bus tie breaker from closing.
• Fixed issue where external shore connection(s) could prevent a bus tie breaker from opening.
• Fixed issue where hidden Modbus addresses was accessible.
• Fixed issue where regulator did not reset on external stop .
• Fixed issue where extended stop delay was skipped on external stop.
• Fixed issue where trip output does not activate when "breaker position failure" is active.
• Fixed issue with rounding problems on decimal values in Modbus data.
• Fixed rare issue where backup file was corrupted.
• Fixed issue where the AMC3.2 protections did not work on the Shaft generator.
• Fixed issue where the breaker open signal could be sent because of missing inhibit info on ACM3.2.
• Fixed issue where deactivate secured mode did not work in a plant with an open BTB.
• Fixed issue where different controller software will run in the same system.
• When changing single line diagram - cleaning up alarms related to redundant breaker.
• When ramping, the status text is now shown on the PPM.
• Fixed issue where breaker opened before the breaker open point is reached.

DU 300:

New features:

• Custom alarm action suppression: It is now possible to enable alarm suppression for custom alarms from the display.
• Fast data interface: Faster update rate of gauges, counters, status texts, and live data views.
• Engine communication:
  • J1939 alarms and historical events.
  • Fieldbus, configuration, supervision and CANbus error handling.

Corrections:

• Fixed translation of texts in the View designer.
• Fixed translation of message box popup breadcrumb.
• Fixed DU300 live data subheader text cutting lower case p, g, j, q, y letters.
• Fixed DU300 showing negative ampere.
• Fixed conversion between C and F not having effect on scaling (View design).

1.0.12.1

04/09/2020

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.13.1

PPM 300

Correction:

• Fixed an issue where GAM3.2 stand-alone mode did not work with the PWM output.   

DU 300:

Changes:

• Change default DU300 font to Noto sans

Corrections:

• Not converting set point and hysteresis to F on custom alarms
• Memory leak during PPU long term test

1-0-12-0

09/06/2020

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.13.0

PPM 300

New features:

• Support for the new IOM3.2 and IOM3.3 cards.
• Derate of nominal power is now possible with an analogue input.
• Digital fast load reduction output is available with the possibility to activate a relay based on low available power and/or low frequency on the busbar.    

Changes:

• Ethernet port settings: "Display" is no longer a selectable option.

Corrections:

• Fixed an issue where PICUS supervision would update if the regulator type was changed.
• Fixed an issue where PICUS was unable to show I/O configuration from a backup file in controllers with multiple EIM3.1 cards installed.
• Fixed an issue where manual regulator ramping was very slow when using an analogue output.
• Fixed an issue where regulator output selection failure alarm was triggered during power up of the controller.
• Fiexed an issue where above and below range alarms on analogue inputs were not working.
• Fixed an issue where EIM3.1 relay 4 wire breaker supervision was not working.
• Fixed an issue where IOM3.4 custom texts could be mixed up if more than one card were used. This fix result in a break of backward compatibility, if custom text has been used on IOM3.4 cards.
• Fixed an issue where adding a previously used extension rack to a new system could cause the controller to restart.
•     9 - Fixed an issue where connection to an extension unit could cause the controller to restart in a system with more than two extension units.
     

DU 300:

New features:

• Support of IOM3.2 and IOM3.3.

1.0.10.0

13/12/2019

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.11.0

PPM 300

New feature:

• Alarms can now be tested individually.
• Support for ACM3.2 card.
• Breaker, tripping and opening can now be assigned to individual outputs.
• AVR can now be tripped by specific alarm actions.
• Single line support for 32 controllers.
• Flexible Modbus: User configuration of register mapping and support for additional servers.
• Alarm details now include number of times the alarm was triggered.
• Nominal settings: 4 sets are now available.
• User interfaces: Different languages are now supported.
• MODBUS: Registers for Date/Time are now available.
• Alive/watchdog functionallity is now available.
• I/O Extension units: This feature allows expansion of an ML 300 system with additional de-centralised racks containing the desired I/O cards.
• Firmware update: Replacement cards can be updated without using the utility software.
• Firmware upgrade: In case of a controller not being ready for update, detailed information about the cause is now shown.
• Smarter handling of SG's contributions to the PMS system.

Changes:

• Fixed texts relating to GAM3.2 I/O-configuration.
• Aligned order of GOV and AVR configuration parameters.
• Show "Disclaimer" when using preliminary software.

Correction:

• Fixed that DG would continue de-loading an SG beyond its nominal power.
• Fixed that "Base load" on an SG could be disabled, even when this would result in overloading the other controllers in the system.
• Fixed that names used for I/O and alarms on Heavy Consumers would not uniquely identify each Heavy Consumer.
• Fixed that alarms for "Power import" were missing on BTB.
• Fixed that some labels in the PICUS menu hierarchy would be truncated.
• Fixed that BTB blackout close would display the wrong pop-up text ("Busbar A voltage/frequency not OK").
• Fixed that the Active/Reactive power differential counter pulse functionallity did not activate when importing power, only when exporting.
• Fixed that in "Running hour counters" were missing in CustomLogic.
• Fixed that status for "Controller Mode" (on Modbus etc.) could not hold values for all available modes, resulting in values not reflecting the actual state.
• Fixed that DG's did not abort the de-load procedure, when this would result in an overload situation, resulting in a blackout.
• Fixed that certain Modbus addresses could not be used as commands.
• Fixed that the regulation mode "Asymmetric Q load-share" did not have a unique status text.
• Fixed that alarms related to Generator protections would remain triggered if "Delay" was set to 0.0 seconds.
• Fixed that "Engine ready delay" would be ignored on SG's.
• Fixed that de-loading of multiple SC's would result in a "De-load error".
• Fixed that BTB could close on busbar, even if "Common blackout" was not detected.
• Fixed that on the display the "Counters" screen would show irrelevant entries.
• Fixed that status for "Voltage and frequency OK" did not respect the "Delay" parameter setting.
• Fixed that "Regulator ramp up/down" did not work when operating in load share mode.
• Fixed that the alarm "Earth inverse time over-current" did not trip according to the settings.
• Fixed that CustomLogic could stop working if the controller was power cycled immediately after "Write" of a new CustomLogic configuration.
• Fixed false detection of Volt/Hz due to missing data from ACM card.
• Fixed that inhibit functionallity was not available for NEL groups.
• Fixed that Regulator status screen could show wrong values.
• Fixed that if a blackout was detected (real or loss of measurements) during the synchronisation part of a close sequence, the sequence would be cancelled.
• Fixed a potential issue with inhibits not being updated.
• Fixed that "Engine start-and-close" in combination with "Blackout close" would close the breaker before the engine was running.
• Fixed that inputs type "DI" in "I/O Configuration", would be shown as "Undefined" when used for CustomLogic.
• Fixed that "Derate" functionallity did not influence "Power Available" calculation correctly, thus affecting load share.
• Fixed that DG could stall in de-load sequence.

DU 300

New features:

• Extended alarm information.
• Support of ACM3.2 V.1.0.0.0.
• Support of Trip breaker outputs.
• Support of /IO extension unit.

Changes:

• Version page layout.
• Backup and restore information.

Corrections:

• Text bug in live views.
• DU shows random info message.
• Display showing wrong version number.
• ApplState not updating text.
• Backup from the display shows undefined text in information window.
• Missing text for View design.
• Restore info page: Not all cards is shown.
• Display does not update alarm and event texts, when the custom text is changed on external breaker.
• Backup status should handle error status.
• Possible to enter alarm sub-menus with an empty alarms list.
• Parameter settings are shown on the display, when setting up digital outputs.

1.0.9.2

09/10/2019

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.10.0

PPM 300

Correction:

• Application does not go back to factory settings, then upload same version.
• Modbus adresses for external breakers have been aligned with documentation.
• New timer for blackout on emergency busbar has been added to support under-voltage coil at TB.
• Controller will not restart if large SD card has been mounted.

1.0.9.1

29/04/2019

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.10.0

PPM 300

Correction:

•  A minimum of 10 % of nominal voltage should be measured to activate frequency running detection.
•  Missing parameters: Phase configuration and Phase direction are visible again.
•  Fixed that extra DG was started when reverting from EDG harbour mode to DG supply if a genset smaller than 150 kW is used.

DU 300

New features:

• Support for multiple menu levels.
• Display shows a pop-up window for the user before going into service mode.
• Informs the user about development of the software.

Changes:

• Support for PlantSupervision ver 1.0.5.0.

Corrections:

• IOM3.4: DO's are not shown on display and in PICUS.
• Display is not loading min. and max. from parameters when they are changed.
• Power derate temperature is not shown on DU until power cycle.
• When changing type, DU sometimes freezes until it restarts.
• DU300 reboot in view designer.
• Not able to close alarm pop-up.
• Alarm "trigger value" is not updated if the alarm is already in the alarm list.
• DU300 does not check versions for individual REST resources.
• View designer cannot add counters to counters template.

1.0.9.0

01/02/2019

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.10.0

PPM 300

New feature:

• Value where alarm was tripped made available on modbus.
• Inverse time over-current alarm, "Threshold" made adjustable.
• Support for redundant breaker feedback.
• Support for opening multiple shore connections individually.
• Spring-loaded breaker, feedback made available in CustomLogic.

Changes:

• Fixed texts relating to GAM3.2 I/O-configuration.
• Aligned order of GOV and AVR configuration parameters.
• Show "Disclaimer" when using preliminary software.

Correction:

• Fixed BTB not beeing able to show negative power flow on display.
• Fixed alarm "SG-SG max. parallel time". Was not updated correctly with more than two SG's in a system.
• Fixed that I/O card firmware version compatibility check was only done on the first card.
• Fixed that internal I/O state could be left in "ON"-state after I/O had been "un-configured".
• Fixed that analogue outputs did not revert output value to "0" when removing configuration.
• Fixed that "Extended stop" timer would wait for "Crank off" timer to expire before activating "Extended stop".
• Fixed various issues with "Compact breaker".
• Fixed the regulator feature "Reset GOV/AVR to offset".
• Fixed that EDG did not stop engine after blackout, if a phase was missing.
• Fixed that extra DG was started when reverting ftom SC to DG supply.
• Fixed that first BTB open request could be ignored.
• Fixed that "Inverse time over-current" alarm output was not present.
• Fixed that restoring a backup to a controller of different "family type" would result in the controller never returning to "run-state".
• Fixed that a third SC would reject close request with "Load on busbar too high", even though load requirements were met.
• Fixed that the controller could enter "service mode" as a result of changing a "BTB" to "external BTB" in the plant.
• Fixed that "Breaker operations" counter on external breakers was not working.
• Fixed that controller with only AVR regulator configured did not show any status texts regarding regulation.
• Fixed that status text "Blackout start blocked" would remain shown even when the condition was no longer present.

DU 300

New features:

• Support for multiple menu levels.
• Display shows a pop-up window for the user before going into service mode.
• Informs the user about development of the software.

Changes:

• Support for PlantSupervision ver 1.0.5.0.

Corrections:

• IOM3.4: DO's are not shown on display and in PICUS.
• Display is not loading min. and max. from parameters when they are changed.
• Power derate temperature is not shown on DU until power cycle.
• When changing type, DU sometimes freezes until it restarts.
• DU300 reboot in view designer.
• Not able to close alarm pop-up.
• Alarm "trigger value" is not updated if the alarm is already in the alarm list.
• DU300 does not check versions for individual REST resources.
• View designer cannot add counters to counters template.

1.0.8.1

13/12/2018

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.9.0

PPM 300

New feature:

• Synchronise and deload and EDG without regulator configured
• Running hours priority
• Alarms made available in custom logic
• Analogue I/O made available in custom logic
• Parameter values made available in custom logic
• Regulator ramp with graphs
• Possible to use 1 relay for continuous breaker
• Flexible breaker feedback dependent on breaker type
• Auto-scaled max range of over-current alarms
• View for running hours until next service
• Parameter for delay of power calculation when a generator connects on external communications
• Controller types locked by options
• Controller types are independent of cards
• Engine stopping inhibit has been added
• Network Time Protocol (NTP)
• Support of GAM3.2 module with stand-alone possible
• GOV/AVR status display on PICUS and display
• Live data views is possible to change from display
     

Changes:

• Controller type mismatch alarm will force the section to switchboard
• Compact breaker type has been disabled
• Analogue regulators has been improved
• Controller allow BSP 3.0.X.X
• Maximum set point for power derate is changed to 1000
• SC overlap feature has been improved
• Backup/restore functionality has been improved 
     

Correction:

• Blackout handling has been improved
• Baseload functionality
• Start enable deactivate can not be logged without any start enable activated
• Priority change has been improved
• Possible to de-load a DG parallel with external SC
• Fixed that running detection by means of digital input could be delayed (affecting "Engine ready LED")
• Fixed that "Remove start" input could cause unintended short activation of crank relay
• ACM wire-break inhibit conditions state is actual state instead of alarm state
• Power derated will not derate breaker open point anymore
• Parallel inhibit on EDG
• Section P avail. % calculation
• Phase sequence error alarms name has been changed to include source
• Corrected GOV and AVR regulation error alarms   
• Generator in fixed voltage will not increase voltage if measurement phase disappears
• If controller gets block alarm while synchronising, it will be cancelled
• If measurement phase disappears while synchronising, it will be cancelled
• Digital inputs in custom logic will always be visible
• Parallel timer for SC-DG and SG-DG did not work when breaker was de-loading.
• Permission is correct after restoring from older version and with permission changes.
• Negative fixed power de-load did not work. Instead of ramping to zero, it increased the negative load.
• AVR/GOV output selection failure alarm triggered after software upgrade.

DU 300

New features:

• Backup and restore
• Date and time
• Quick connect
• Application state pop up

Changes:

• Live data view min/max editor (View design)
• Information pop-up, when rebuilding livedata views (View design)
• DU Qt5 install package with BSP

Corrections:

• Display reboots when user login popup is canceled in livedata view or counter screen
• Not possible to remove alarm pop-up
• Display reboots unintendedly when setting IPv4 address to default
• Display reboots unintendedly (View design)
• Remove option of scale on counters template (view designer)
• Some measurements need more details, added unit to the main text. (View design)
• Min max limits on widgets not updated according to LiveDataView
• Mismatch in unit between gauge and column on live data screen
• kvar graph on display can't show negative values.

1.0.7.3

05/07/2018

Corrections:

• HC with fixed feedback, request signal type is now selectable as either pulse or continuous.
• HC with variable feedback, request signal type changed from pulse to continuous.
• SC overlap response time improved.
• Added unbalance detection limit. Prevents detection of incorrect "unbalance alarm".

1.0.7.2

19/01/2018

1.0.7.2 based on 1.0.7.1

Corrections:
    1 - Improved priority list resolution mechanism, to avoid alarm "Priority error".

1.0.7.1

06/12/2017

PPM 300 

1.0.7.1 based on 1.0.7.0

Corrections:
    1 - Default value for parameter "Missing controllers" changed from 1 to 2.

1.0.7.0

20/11/2017

PPM 300 
1.0.7.0 based on 1.0.6.0

New features:
   1  - Graphical representation of curve-related settings.
   2  - Controller type specialised live views.
   3  - Support of lamp test function.
   4  - Support of controller identify function.
   5  - Critical Process Error alarm.
   6  - Emergency generator not ready to start alarm.
   7  - Shaft generator f[Hz] variation feature.
   8  - On EDG, alarms are always shown even if configured as "suppressed".
   9  - Harbour mode acknowledge feature.
   10 - Critical alarm on controller will only force other controllers in section into switchboard mode if controller is supplying the busbar.

Changes:
   1  - Misleading group name "Power supply" in parameter tree fixed.
   2  - Alarm text for GOV and AVR misconfigured output updated.
   3  - Various Modbus texts updated.
   4  - Hardware alarm no longer trips breaker.
   5  - Regulator concept "Fixed power factor" redefined to "Fixed cos phi".
   6  - Various card firmware updated.
   7  - Alarms are no longer auto-acknowledged as default.
   8  - Reverse power protection default settings aligned with DNV-GL requirements.
   9  - Blackout detection mismatch alarm removed from BTB.

Corrections:
   1  - Compact breaker sequence improved.
   2  - Detection of "Priority network error" alarm improved.
   3  - GB block close now also possible in "auto".
   4  - Inverse time over-current alarm is now inhibited during blackout handling
   5  - Regulators now remain active during cooldown.
   6  - Running feedback from MPU and oil pressure improved.
   7  - EDG blackout recovery improved.
   8  - EDG "Max. parallel time" alarm detection improved.

DU 300
1.0.7.0 based on 1.0.6.0

New features:
- Live data dynamic reload integration
- Message box popup

Changes:
- Added display specific support for introspecting memory data
- Update ID and labels on pair screen when entering the screen
- Custom curves max precision changed from 2 to 8
- Support for REST 1.0.4.0
- Improvement to log output
- Added direction to command list

Corrections:
- Inhibit counter on the parameters was showing wrong number of inhibits
- Comma insted of dot between the (rack#,slot#) presentation of card name
- Identify did not work when logged on
- Corrections to dynamic reload of livedata
- Corrections to eventlog navigation
- Update value list on changes
- Applying broadcast storm filter on startup
- Display not showing Priority
- Pair controller not working correctly with rework.

1.0.6.0

16/08/2017

This software package consist of:

• Multi-line 300, PPM 300
• Bundled with DU 300 SW version 1.0.6.0

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PPM 300 

New features:
   1 - SC overlap.
   2 - Additional information regarding alarms, breaker-, busbar- and generator status is made available on Modbus.
   3 - Power-available calculations for diesel-electric setups now take "SEMI mode" into account.
   4 - Reaction to "Controllers lost in section" is now configurable.
   5 - Number of "Controllers lost in section" is now configurable.
   6 - "Minimum load on ship busbar" may now be modified by means of both "Picus" and "Display" in addition to Modbus.

Changes:
   1 - General check that "Nominal settings" cannot be configured to "0".
   2 - Any tie breaker position failure will not occur if EDG controller is missing.
   3 - Any bus tie breaker position failure will not occur if BTB controller is missing.

Corrections:
   1 - "Inverse time over-current"-related parameters now display correctly.
   2 - Inconsistent status text display regarding "Synchronising SGB" and "Frequency too low" has been fixed.
   3 - Unintentional activation of stop coil in relation to "Cool down time" vs. "Open fail time" has been fixed.
   4 - Unintentional activation of start sequence during plant mode change has been fixed.


DU 300

New features:
- Implemented first part of custom stylesheets
- Curves has been added to parameters
- Lamp test
- Identify feature to communication screen
- Units change on Display
                      
Changes:
- Navigation and editing in I/O input text is now possible from the keyboard
- Default live data views updated
- Edit line design has been updated
- Updated counter screen to use states
- Default text in keyboard will show resolution
- Livedata screens dynamic update (step 1)
- REST version control improvement step 1 (A+B match)
- REST version control improvement step 2 (new REST resource implementation)
- Livedata Dial meter and vertical bar widgets improved
- Production screen changed to versions screen, production data now visible in about screen
- Added DNS possibility to communication screen
- Added IPv6 address to communication screen
- Livedata using REST to build screen and widgets
- Terminal values updated to only show allowed precision
- Updated help screens
                      
Corrections:
- Custom inhibit does no longer clear other inhibit flags
- Placholder text from previous screen do no longer influence logon screen
- Handling of empty list in pair screen
- Pair screen automatically keeps rescanning for controllers if previously connected to a controller
- Elements in parameters is represented same order that baseunit represent it
- Preperation of lists in the application improved
- Remove dot key from keyboard when value is integer, or precision is zero
- Network off popup did not show the first time the display lost connection
- Do not allow user to press OK in empty pair list
- Cardlist serial to be a string instead of integer
- Display reboots after setting up AVR
- No longer showing all Functions when function groups is empty
- Clean up warnings
- Not able to enable/disable the alarm "ethernet redundancy broken"

1.0.5.0

21/02/2017

PPM 300

New features:

• Added new default input scale "0-20 mA to 0-100 %".
• Advanced blackout prevention added.
• Controller will start with controller ID 0. This will make replacement easier because existing systems will not be affected.

Changes:

• "Missing critical controllers" alarm renamed to "Missing any controller".
• Changed cos phi, power factor measurements to have multiplier of 100 in Modbus.
• Removed alarm latch from breaker deload failure alarms.
• Changed action on emergency stop alarm to "Trip generator breaker and shutdown engine".
• Support for up to 4 breaker trip relays is now supported.
• Frequency measurements are displayed with two decimals on display unit.
• Heavy consumers are able to use power generated by gensets in semi.
• EIM supply alarms are hidden and disabled.
• PMS version incompatible" alarm renamed to "Network protocol incompatible".

Corrections:

• Fixed a rare condition where controller would reset when I/O configuration was changed.
• Corrected a problem where PMS functions could be delayed up to 1 second.
• Frequency detections are now based on highest and lowest measurements instead of only using L1 measurements (only relevant for single and split phase).
• Added transducer output possibility for measurements on I4 terminal.
• Display unit will show a status text if voltage or frequency are outside of synchronisation window after synchronisation is started
• Analogue measurements can now be used on analogue output terminals.
• Added alarm latch on inverse time overcurrent alarms.
• Factory setting for inverse time overcurrent alarms on BTB is now “Trip bus tie breaker”.
• Minimum and maximum current measurement was incorrectly updated with minimum and maximum voltage measurement in emulation of the generator.
• Ethernet redundancy alarm is moved to “Utility > Network” menu.
• Corrected a problem where the sequence of some parameters was reversed.
• Semi/Auto mode indication in Modbus is now available when controller is under switchboard control.
• Software mismatch alarm was incorrectly shown if the hardware module was missing.
• Corrected a problem where BTB could not synchronise if synchronisation settings where configured within a specific range.
• Breaker open failure and breaker close failure caused an incorrect repetition of breaker control pulse.
• Corrected a problem where breaker trip relay could get stuck in "energised" state.
• Acknowledge of an alarm with trip action caused an extra breaker trip pulse.
• The requirements for software update is now engine stopped, breaker open and controller under switchboard control.
• Pressing deload on a BTB and a DG at the same time could cause a blackout.
• Gensets will not attempt to abort connection attempt to busbar if load the requirements are increased during SG/SC to DG transfer sequence.
• Status OK relay will not be energised until all software checks on I/O cards are successfully completed.
• Incorrect status text “Blackout start blocked” removed when EDG was running tests seqeunces.
• Corrected a problem where “Network protocol incompatible” alarm was toggling when different versions were mixed.
• Corrected a problem where “Duplicate controller ID” alarm was toggling when different versions were mixed.
• Continuous breaker open/close signals are corrected.
• Parameters in “Power management rules” were incorrectly overwritten by the last controller to power up.
• Parameters in “System power management” were incorrectly overwritten by the last controller to power up.
• Changing device type will now clear any custom I/O name.
• Corrected factory setting action on the following alarms: Required IO card(s) not found, Software mismatch on hardware module(s), Live power detected (Emulation) to Warning.
• Enable of load-dependent start 1 and load-dependent stop 1 is now synchronised on all controllers.
• Configurable I/O alarms can now have a reset ratio higher than 20.
• Corrected a problem where “Trip and shutdown” action did not stop the engine when controller was under switchboard control.
• Selected of power management rules could result in an alarm in special cases where an external controller breaker was included in the single line.
• Corrected a problem where priority is shifting when a controller is turned on.

DU 300

New features:

• Added placeholder text when the label is completly empty, when you enter an I/O name, the current name of the IO will be shown.
• Support of 4 line pop-up in the display.
• Displays the variant on the info/about screen.
• New pair feature (select base unit).

Changes:

• DU registration of 4 new languages.
• DU REST 1.0.2.0 support.
• Update DU help files.
• Added REST version to "About screen" in row 3.
• Made it possible to take pictures of the first pair screen
• Corrections:
• Changed home screen Alarm 8000002 to Alarms 800025 to match the path.
• Removed two arrows that were shown in parameter groups that was not supposed to be there.
• Display could have problems, connecting to base units if it was connected in a daisy chain.
• Making the algorithm responsible for showing/hiding pop-up windows.
• Updating status text, and diodes in DU is made faster.
• Crash in start-up sequence removed.
• Corrected some filtering of allowed functions.
• Remove illegal references to parameters.
• Incorrect text shown when valueList had less than 2 elements removed.
• If alarm screen is detected in the screen history, the current screen is rewound to that alarm screen. 
• DU updating speed improved.
• Pop-up header characters clip adjusted.
• IO scale: impossible to select a custom scale with only 1 point.
• Header text initialised.
• Pairing pop-up cuts of text on very long labels.
• Controller for selecting base unit.
• Appending empty unit to analogue output functions not possible.
• DU start-up screen has been corrected.
• Label corrected to "Restart" display instead of "Reset".

1.0.4.0

30/09/2016

New features:

• Added support for Pt100 and Pt1000 temperature sensors to ensure minimal self-heating
• Wire break/short circuit alarms can be added on all analogue input terminals
• Support for dry contact functionality added.
• Genset start priority can be configured through Modbus
• Added support for changing controller type from display unit
• Added digital output to indicate if there is a precautionary genset start in the section
• Alarm test functionality added
• Counters can be modified and reset from display

Changes:

• Naming of "V" unit is seperate into "V AC" and "V DC"
• Status text is shown if blackout handling is blocked in display
• Number of energy counters are reduced
• Higher level of access restrictions in default user permission
• Names of default analogue output curves are made more descriptive
• Engine idle run functionality removed from menus

Corrections:

• Regulator delay parameter is now hidden if regulators are unused
• Shaft-to-shaft changeover through genset(s) will not start if genset(s) nominal capacity is lower than busbar load demand
• Primary running feedback parameter selection will automatically select frequency if selected feedback is removed from I/O configuration
• Scale is remamed to curve
• Digital input and output functions are renamed to be more consistent with general naming method
• Bus tie breaker will not allow operator to close breaker if adjacent section has a critial error
• Status text was toggling in blackout handling when a short circuit close attempt is allowed
• Analogue and PWM governor output does not make a sudden change in output, then breaker is closed
• Corrected selection of genset breaker close during blackout
• Bus tie will now require a minimum of one feeder and enough feeders to handle entire busbar load to open breaker
• Shore connection can now close to dead busbar in ship-to-ship mode
• Switchboard return mode was not always changed correctly
• Power management is now supporting more than one external controller breaker per controller
• DG and EDG will always start in SEMI mode
• Shore connection LED is now off when no voltage or frequency is measured
• Disabling custom logic will reset all outputs used in custom logic
• It is now possible to connect three displays to one controller
• Custom alarm will now clear status output when un-configured
• Analogue input measurement will show "-" when there is a hardware failure (for example: wire break, short circuit)
• Genset was activating stop coil if a bus tie breaker has blackout close enabled and connecting section was supplied by a shaft generator
• Corrected a problem where an alarm could be frozen in shelve state
• Energy counters are now more accurate

Disclaimer:

>>> After blackout handling the PPM 300 EDG cannot synchronize TB back to the main busbar if there are no DEIF controlled speed governor present on the EDG. The re-connecting of EDG to main busbar managed interlock change over. EDG GB is tripped and then TB is closed <<<