InteliGen GSC-C

Order code: IG2GSCCXBAB

InteliGen GSC-C is a controller with broad communication capabilities for single or multiple diesel gen-sets operating in stand-by or parallel mode. Intended primarily for switchgear applications, this product controls, monitors and protects critical infrastructure installations such as datacentres, hospitals or banks. The InteliGen GSC-C is an earlier generation of our advanced controller InteliGen 1000.
 
  • Built-in PLC interpreter    
  • Editable plug & play displays  
  • Remote connection & monitoring    
  • Controller redundancy
  • User defined protections and setpoints    
  • Broad communication capabilities 

Compliant with international grid codes: EN 50549 (EU 2016/631), German's VDE-AR-N 4105:2018, VDE-AR-N 4110:2018, United Kingdom G99, American IEEE and others. UL Listed.


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    InteliGen GSC-C

Control your operations safely and easily with our InteliGen GSC-C controller, ensuring greater safety, user protection and minimal downtime.

The InteliGen GSC-C offers: 

  • AirGate ComAp's controllers incorporate AirGate connection technology to make access to the internet as simple as possible. AirGate enables our controllers to connect to the internet using the existing network infrastructure, negotiating firewalls and VPN systems and removing the requirement for static and public IP addresses. for easy connection to your equipment remotely, without worrying about your asset’s IP address
  • Built-in PLC ComAp has integrated our Programable Logic Controller tightly with our standard line of controllers. This helps our customers to cut costs, minimise points of failure for advanced systems, and overcome any challenge that may occur. interpreter helping with the use of ComAp's free PLC Editor 
  • User-defined protections and setpoints on top of default protection
  • Controller redundancy Redundancy in critical backup power systems is essential to ensure that the power is never compromised. Our controllers allow for installing a second controller to continuously monitor for potential failure.minimising solution downtime and ensuring the power isn’t compromised 
  • Remote control and monitoring of your gen-set operations with WebSupervisor, our cloud-based fleet management tool 
  • Compatible load/Var sharing and power management with other ComAp solutions 
  • Droop regulation allowing load and Var sharing when the inter-controller’s communication is lost
  • Start-up synchronisationComAp’s Start-up synchronisation eliminates any blackout time, and the start-up time is the same for sites running 2, 10, or even 30 gen-sets. To avoid delaying availability of the system due to slow-starting generators or other problems, any engines that fail to reach running speed with a specified time are rejected from the scheme and, if able, are left to perform traditional synchronising after the majority of sets have become available. to minimise the paralleling start sequence time and get the gen-set system up and running with minimum possible delay
  • Dynamic spinning reserveDynamic Spinning Reserve allows the system to react flexibly to changes in power produced by renewable energy sources. ComAp controllers can react to requested spinning reserve and keep the sufficient amount of gen-sets running to cover the drop-in output of the renewable source (e.g. when cloud cover is heavier). helping to deliver maximum amount of available energy from photovoltaics *
  • Faster and cost-effective operations with signal sharing over a CAN bus across a group of control units
  • Possibility to have a mains application in a gen-set controller with firmware upload functions
  • Event-based history for fast and easy troubleshooting
  • Automatic Mains Failure that ensures automatic start of gen-sets and minimises downtime
  • Peak shaving for limiting the import from the mains (e.g. due to higher prices)
  • Load shedding ensuring the most important loads are running even when there is a lack of power
  • More precise measuring with a True Root Mean Square measurement feature
  • A wide range of plug & play displays with automatically generated content that can be easily edited in our free Screen Editor
  • Compatible with the following remote displays:
      • InteliVision 5
      • InteliVision 8
      • InteliVision 12Touch
      • InteliVision 18Touch

* Feature available with a software key. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect to my ComAp controller? What types of connections are supported?

ComAp offers a wide range of options to connect to your controller:

  • RS232 / RS485
  • USB - USB A<->B (usually a printer cable)
  • Internet connection - LAN, GPRS, 3G, 4G

Note that some connection types require you to use a communication module (plug-in eg a RS232 card) or communication bridge (external device eg Internet Bridge NT).

Each ComAp device usually allows for multiple ways of connection. The simplest one supported by the majority of our devices is the RS232 (serial) connection. For this, you need an RS232 cable (null modem) and if your PC is not equipped with an RS232 port you need a USB<->RS232 converter.
USB connections are very common. Almost all ComAp devices support connection using simple USB A<->B cable (printer cable) for easy configuration. Some devices can be powered from the USB port for programming to allow easy configuration right on your desk.
Other connection types: Internet connection (LAN, GPRS, 3G, 4G), Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, SNMP, AirGate, Modem.
Note that some connection types require you to use a communication module (plug-in eg a RS232 card) or communication bridge (external device eg Internet Bridge NT). Not all types of connection are possible on each device. You can find all the details related to this topic in your device's Comprehensive guide or Communication guide.
 
Detailed information about connection to:
InteliLite NT, InteliATS NT, InteliCompact NT is available IL-NT, IA-NT, IC-NT Communication Guide (page 21)
InteliGen-NT, InteliSys-NT, InteliMains-NT is available in IGS-NT Communication Guide (page 19)
InteliLite is available in Global Guide InteliLite AMF25 Global Guide (page 126)

 

How do I change the controller firmware? Where can I get the latest firmware?

You can download the latest firmware package on the webpage of the device. You can easily navigate there through the ‘Products’ section or just use the Search function. If you cannot find the firmware on the website or if you require different than the offered version do not hesitate to contact our support team.

The firmware upgrade itself is easy to perform. You need the appropriate configuration software and a connection to the controller (preferably a direct connection). Prior to initiating the update process, we strongly recommend you to save a complete backup of your device.

It usually consists of several steps:
  • Create a controller back up.
  • Update the device firmware. It will contain default Configuration Archive and default Application.
  • Change the Application (SPtM, MiNT, MCB, MGCB, BTB, etc) to the required type (by programming appropriate default archive to the controller).
  • Use the Import Configuration Wizard to restore your previous configuration. In some cases manual interventions might be needed during this step.
  • Optional: Update the connected display firmware or device communication module firmware.
Should you be unsuccessful in programming the new version, the rollback procedure is to install previous firmware version and use your back up to restore the controller to its original state before the firmware upgrade was attempted.

What do SPtM, MINT, MGCB stand for?

SPtM = Single Parallel to Mains
MINT = Multiple gen-sets with INTernal sync and load sharing
MGCB = Master Generator Circuit Breaker

ComAp’s world is full of abbreviations but once you get a basic understanding of their meanings, you will find them useful when reading the documentation or communicating with us.
 

How do I synchronize a gen-set to the mains? What AVRs do you support? What Speed Governonrs do you support?

The ComAp product portfolio includes controllers that can control voltage and speed and with those products our controllers are able to synchronise to the mains.

Synchronizing a gen-set to mains (or multiple gensets to each other) is a procedure which requires the following conditions to be met before you connect the two electrical systems together:
  • Matching voltage in all phases of both systems.
  • Matching frequency of both systems.
  • 0° phase angle between both systems. (Or as close to 0° as possible.)
  • Matching sense of rotation of both systems.
The last condition is predetermined by wiring and needs to be checked prior to commissioning, the rest can be controlled by a ComAp device. In order to do so you need to interface the generator AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) and the engine Speed Governor. ComAp controllers designed for paralleling operations typically have outputs designed for this connection. Thanks to this we are able to control the generator voltage and the engine speed (and subsequently phase angle).
 
The procedure of configuring the speed and voltage regulation is described in the relevant documentation. The same document also contains the list of supported AVRs and Speed Governors including the wiring and configuration setpoints.

What is AirGate?

AirGate  allows our controllers to connect to the internet using existing network infrastructure, negotiating firewalls and VPN systems and removing the requirement for static and public IP addresses.

ComAp controls incorporate the AirGate connection technology to make access to the internet as simple as possible. AirGate was designed to overcome the issues commonly faced when trying to connect remote equipment using internet based communications.

AirGate allows our controllers to connect to the internet using the existing network infrastructure, negotiating firewalls and VPN systems and removing the requirement for static and public IP addresses.

Once AirGate in the controller is activated even if the IP address is changed, our configuration and monitoring tools will keep track of the remote equipment.

Local support you can count on

Your operation depends on everything running smoothly. Our experts are here to make sure of that. We offer:

  • 24-hour support on working days
  • Local contacts in 179 countries
  • Remote and in-person trainings and a range of support materials
  • Expert consultation, troubleshooting, and much more

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