PCS-9617MG — microgrid controller
NR PCS-9617MG is a coordinated control unit for a microgrid operating in parallel with the external grid and in islanded mode. It coordinates solar plants, wind turbines, cogeneration, energy storage, diesel generators and controllable load. The aim is stable and economical operation of the microgrid and a larger share of renewables.
- Platform
- UAPC, protection-relay-level speed
- Modes
- parallel operation with the grid and islanded mode, seamless transition, synchronization on reconnection
- Functions
- power flow control at the connection point, ancillary services, renewable smoothing, peak shaving, emergency f/U regulation, load shedding, solar curtailment for diesel generator sets
- Interfaces
- up to 6 Ethernet 10/100, 1 Ethernet 1000, 6 RS-485/RS-232, up to 8 optical 100Base-FX (GOOSE)
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Description
The controller combines control, protection, measurement, monitoring and communication. It is built on the UAPC platform with protection-relay-level speed, which has many installations. The control logic is flexibly configurable, and the communication boards and input-output modules are selected to suit the microgrid power. A large number of ports and protocols makes it possible to connect converters and inverters from different manufacturers.
When working with the grid, the controller limits the power flow at the point of common coupling (PCC) by controlling the output of storage and sources. To the external grid the microgrid becomes a controllable source or load. The controller provides ancillary services by regulating frequency and voltage on the dispatcher's commands. With the storage it smooths the output fluctuations of wind and solar plants and shaves load peaks according to a daily schedule from the dispatch center or one set locally.
In islanded mode, with a power deficit or surplus, the controller performs emergency regulation of frequency and voltage. To do this it controls the storage and quickly switches off loads and sources. Solar output is limited so that a diesel or gas engine generator does not run at an unacceptably low load. When the grid voltage disappears, the controller quickly detects the islanded state, opens the PCC breaker and switches the storage and sources to autonomous operation. Reconnection takes place with automatic synchronization, and the transition between modes happens without interrupting the supply to microgrid consumers. The owner gets a larger share of renewables and an economic benefit.
At the PCC the voltage, current, frequency, power, power factor and energy are measured, and the breaker position and the health of the CT and VT circuits are monitored. The memory holds 64 fault records, 64 waveforms and 1024 self-check and state change reports each. Overcurrent protection and voltage and frequency protections according to grid codes are built in.
The interfaces include up to six 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet ports, one 1000 Mbit/s port, six RS-485/RS-232 and up to eight 100Base-FX optical ports for fast GOOSE exchange with converters. The supported protocols are IEC 60870-5-103/104, DNP3.0, Modbus in master and slave modes, and IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE. Time is synchronized by IRIG-B, SNTP and IEEE 1588 v2.
Technical specifications
| Platform | UAPC, protection-relay-level speed |
|---|---|
| Modes | parallel operation with the grid and islanded mode, seamless transition, synchronization on reconnection |
| Functions | power flow control at the connection point, ancillary services, renewable smoothing, peak shaving, emergency f/U regulation, load shedding, solar curtailment for diesel generator sets |
| Interfaces | up to 6 Ethernet 10/100, 1 Ethernet 1000, 6 RS-485/RS-232, up to 8 optical 100Base-FX (GOOSE) |
| Protocols | IEC 60870-5-103/104, DNP3.0, Modbus (master/slave), IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE |
| Recording | 64 fault records, 64 waveforms, 1024 self-check and state change reports |
| Protections | overcurrent, voltage and frequency according to grid codes |
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Customs codes
| UKTZED (Ukraine) | 8537 10 98 00 |
|---|---|
| HS, 6 digits | 8537 10 |
| CN (EU) | 8537 10 98 |
| HTSUS (USA) | 8537 10 91 70 |
| China customs tariff | 8537 10 90 90 |
Codes are for reference: the final code is determined at declaration for the specific model.
Questions and answers
How does the PCS-9617MG switch to islanded mode?
The controller quickly detects the loss of grid voltage, opens the PCC breaker and switches the storage and sources to autonomous operation. Reconnection is performed with automatic synchronization.
What interfaces and protocols does the controller have?
Up to six 10/100 Ethernet ports, one 1000 Mbit/s port, six RS-485/RS-232 and up to eight optical 100Base-FX ports. Protocols are IEC 60870-5-103/104, DNP3.0, Modbus and IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE.
What microgrids is the PCS-9617MG suitable for?
For microgrids with solar plants, wind turbines, cogeneration, storage, diesel or gas engine generators and controllable load. The input-output modules are selected to suit the microgrid power.
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