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USER MANUAL
GRID SIMULATOR
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V/F Controlled AC Drives
(S-Series)

USER MANUAL

User Manual

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No.3b-13 & 3b-03, C-Type, Block no.3,
M.S.Industrial complex,
peenya industrial area,
14th Cross,4th phase,
IE POWERBengaluru-560058
TECHNOLOGIES
NO.3B-13 & 3B-03,C Type, Block NO.3,
M.S.Industrial Complex,
Phone: 91-80-43548906/09/12/15, Fax: 91-80-43548907
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CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Package List ………………………………………………………….. 4
1.2 Safety Instructions…………………………………………….……… 4
1.3 Storage of Grid Simulator ………….…………………………….……. 4
1.4 Technical Specifications…………………………………….……….. 4-5
1.5 Protections……………………………………………….…………… 6
1.6 Product Description …………………………………………………. 6

Chapter 2. Installation & Wiring

2.1 Installation requirement …………………………………………….. 8
2.2 Insulation checks…………………………………………….……… 9
2.3 Wiring ..............……………………………………….……. 9
2.4 Terminal Connections …………………………………….……….. 10

Chapter 3. Keypad
3.1.Keypad Description……………………………………………….… 12
3.2 Parameter Descriptions …………………………………………….. 13

Chapter 4: Start up Procedure

4.1 Start-up Procedure …………………………………………………… 15-17
4.2 Working from Opal-Rt Simulator …………………………. 17-20

Chapter 5. Parameters List

5.1. Parameters List for Grid Simulator (FEC)…..…………………….……….... 22
5.2. Parameters List for Grid Simulator (INV) …………………………. 23

Chapter 6. Schematics & Photos

6.1. Power schematic of Grid Simulator …. ….……………….…………..... 25

6.2. Logic circuit of Grid Simulator ………………………………………….. 26
6.3. Image of Grid Simulator Panel …...………………………………… 27-28

Chapter 7. Mechanical Dimensions

7.1. Grid Simulator Panel Dimensions ......................………............... 30

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Package List ………………………………………………………….. 4

1.3 Safety Instructions…………………………………………….……… 4
1.3 Storage of Grid Simulator ………… …………………………….……. 4
1.4 Technical Specifications…………………………………….………. 4-5
1.5 Protections……………………………………………….…………… 6
1.6 Product Description …………………………………………………. 6

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◼ 1.1 Packing List:

➢ This package consists of Grid Simulator Control Panel, Input and Output cables &
Opal-RT interface cables.

◼ 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

➢ The DC bus capacitors contain high DC voltages. After disconnecting the supply wait for
at-least 60 seconds, and then carry out any work within the Drive. Only a competent
Electrician should carry out the electrical installation.
➢ When the mains supply is on to the panel, do not make/change any connections.
Disconnect the mains to the control panel before altering the terminal connections.
Failure to disconnect the mains may cause serious injury.
➢ Altering the parameter settings or configuration will affect the function and
performance of the individual converters and also overall system.
➢ Make sure that the Grid Simulator Panel is earthed properly.
➢ Static voltage can damage electronic components. Avoid touching any of the components
within the Drive.

◼ 1.3 STORAGE OF STATCOM

➢ Store in a clean and dry location.

➢ Store within an ambient temperature range of -25 c to 70 C .
➢ Store within a relative humidity range of 0 % to 95 %, non-condensing.
➢ Do not store the Grid Simulator panel in places where it could be exposed to a corrosive
atmosphere.

◼ 1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The GRID SIMULATOR system consists of:

➢ IGBT based Controller.

➢ LCL filters.
➢ 3 No’s of 1-Ph output transformers
➢ Protection and switch gear circuitry.
➢ Associated control Logic circuitry.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Input specifications:
Input Voltage 3-phase, 415V, 50Hz
Input Voltage Tolerance +10%, -15%
Input Frequency 50Hz
Input Frequency Tolerance ±3%
I/P Current Max 18A
I/P Power Factor 0.95 & higher at Rated conditions

Output specifications:

Output Voltage 3-phase ,4 wire, Isolated 415V

Output Apparent Power 11.25KVA
Output Current 16A
Output Frequency 50Hz, ± 5Hz
General:
Switching Frequency 2 to 8 kHz
Ambient Temperature 10-45°C (It is designed to work at 50Deg)
Humidity 95% RH or less (no condensation)
Device IGBT
Grid Side Inverter Control DSP based Field oriented control
Grid side Test points 3 voltages & currents
Output side Test Points 3 voltages & currents

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1.5 PROTECTIONS:
➢ Dynamic short circuit protection.
➢ DC bus over voltage protection
➢ Over current protection
➢ Heat sink over temperature protection

1.6. Description of the GRID SIMULATOR system:

This system consists of two back-to-back connected 3-ph Inverters. One Inverter is
connected to input Grid through LCL filter. This will be operated as Front-end Converter
(FEC or Grid side Converter) which will regulate the DC link voltage at the desired value
set. Other Inverter is connected to the output Transformer through LC filter. This will be
operated as Grid forming Inverter (stand-alone inverter or Load side Inverter) and we can
connect the load at the output terminals. The output transformer is combination of three
1-ph transformers whose primary side neutrals are shorted to each other. The secondary
side of the transformers are separately terminated at the output. The FEC can support the
power flow (regeneration) back to grid if the load side inverter is connected to any Grid
tied inverter which can generate the power.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 2. Installation & Wiring

2.2 Installation requirement …………………………………………….. 8

2.2 Insulation checks…………………………………………….……… 9
2.3 Wiring ..............……………………………………….……. 9
2.4 Terminal Connections …………………………………….……….. 10

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2.1 Installation requirement

Arrange to place the Grid Simulator Panel with sufficient space all around.
Make the cable connection as per wiring drawing.

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2.2 Insulation Checks

➢ Insulation checks are to be done before connecting the Grid Simulator system to
the mains. Before proceeding with the insulation resistance measurements, make
sure that the Grid Simulator system is disconnected from the mains.
➢ Check the Mains & Output cables are disconnected from the Grid Simulator
Panel.
➢ Measure the insulation resistance of the motor. The value of the insulation
resistance between panel and the Main terminals must be greater than 1MΩ.

2.3 WIRING

➢ This unit contains high voltage capacitors. Disconnect the power supply and wait
for a minimum period of 5 Min before making any connections/wiring.
➢ Do not connect a voltage higher than 10% of the rated voltage of the system.
➢ The system must be earthed through an earthing conductor to the earthing
terminals.
➢ The main supply line, battery supply line and the control supply lines should be
run in separate cables. To avoid interference, it is advisable to use shielded cable
for the electronic signal control lines. The shield should be connected to the earth
at the inverter end only.

Input & Output cable specification:

1. Input power cables, 16A, 3-core – 10 Sq mm

2. Output power cables with neutral, 16A, 4-core – 10 Sq mm
3. Earthing cable (Yellow with Green), 1-core – 6 Sq mm

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2.4 TERMINAL CONNECTION

MAINS CONNECTIONS
➢ Connections of the AC Mains to the system is made at the terminal block as per below
figure.
➢ The system should be connected to the AC Mains via an isolator or contactor and a
MCB/MCCB.
➢ All the contactor coils, solenoids and brake coils (outside the panel if any) should be
suppressed with an RC network or equivalent suppressor circuit.
➢ Connect the load at the load terminals as per terminal connection drawing.

Fig : TERMINAL Connections:

3 PH, 415 V, 50 Hz 1 PH, 220 V, 50 Hz

MAINS I/P SUPPLY LOAD/GRID

W-N
U-N

V-N
W
Y

V
R
R

B
E

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Chapter 3. Keypad

3.1. Keypad Description……………………………………………….………… 12

3.2 Parameter Description…………………………………………………. 13

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3.1 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION

invector
LCD Display
Indicates Operation mode, DC bus
GD V voltage (V), Current (A)
LED glows if DC = 240V
the start FLT 0 C
5.0A
selection
LED glows during fault
condition
Toismove
Remote
from
▪Parameter level to REMOTE FAULT
Submode
▪To surf through Pages,
mode to Mode
▪Submode
Modes & Sub Modes
▪Mode to Page
in ascending order.
▪To increment parameter value
JOG
ESC 
To clear the fault
condition ENTER
To move from
 ▪Page to Mode (or)

SAVE
 ▪Mode to Submode
▪Submode to parameter level
To reset the drive RESET

To save the ▪To surf through Pages,

Modes & Sub Modes
FWD START in descending order.
changed REV STOP ▪To decrement parameter value

parameter ▪LED glows when start

command is received.

▪To start & stop the system

LED glows when pulses are
in keypad mode
release for IGBT

FIG 3.1: INVECTOR KEYPAD

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3.2 PARAMETER DESCRIPTION:

A three level organization is used for parameter storage, consisting of

PAGES, MODES & SUBMODES. All functionally related parameters are grouped in
one page. These pages are again subdivided into modes and sub modes based
on their dependencies. And the last level is the parameter level,from where it is
possible to change the value of the parameter.

MOVING INSIDE THE MENU

Four keys (ENTER, ESC, INC, DEC) are used for moving inside the menu.

1.ENTER key is used in going from a parent level to its sublevel i.e.,

a) Page to Mode (or)

b) Mode to Sub mode (or)
c) Sub mode to Parameter level in order to change parameter value

2.ESC key can be used to come out from a sub level to its parent level i.e.,

a) Parameter level to Sub mode (or)

b) Sub mode to Mode (or)
c) Mode to Page

3. INC key can be used to surf through (ascending order) in the same level i.e.,

a) Page level (or)

b) Mode level (or)
c) Sub mode level &
d) Increment the parameter value.

4. DEC key can be used to surf through (descending order) in the same level i.e.,

a) Page level (or)

b) Mode level (or)
c) Sub mode level &
d) Decrement the parameter value.

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Chapter 4: Start up Procedure

4.1 Start-up Procedure …………………………………………………… 15-17
4.2 Working from Opal-RT Simulator …………………………. 17-20

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4.1. Start-Up Procedure

Wiring Instruction:
➢ Check whether all the cables related to Grid Simulator panel as received.
➢ Check all the physical connections as per terminal wiring drawing.
➢ Check the physical positioning of the Grid Simulator panel placed properly.

Operation of the GRID SIMULATOR:

➢ Turn on MCB1, MCB2, MCB3 & MCB4.
➢ Give the input 3Ph, 415V, 50Hz supply at R, Y, B terminals along with earth
(Make sure the Phase sequence).
➢ Verify the lamps on the front door R, Y, B phase are glowing.
➢ Release the Emg-off push button on the front door.
➢ Press the Control ON push button on the front door.
➢ Contactor C1 will turn on and both the keypads (FEC & INV) on the right-hand
side of the panel show the display.
➢ See the below image

➢ Press the DC BUS ON push button on the front door.

➢ Contactor C2 will turn on first and the DC bus will increase gradually which can
be seen on FEC display. Once the voltage reaches above 475 VDC, contactor C3
will turn on and contactor C2 will turn off automatically.
➢ See the below image

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➢ Verify DC link volt ref parameter in Frequent Modes page (in FEC Keypad)
which should be 650 VDC. Press the ESC button (to show the normal display)
and press SAVE button.
➢ Press the START/STOP button on the FEC display. With this, the DC bus voltage
will boost to 650 V and is maintained there.
➢ Verify MI ref (in INV keypad) parameter in Frequent Mode page, which should
be 95%. Press the ESC (to show the normal display) and press and SAVE button.
➢ Press the START/STOP button on the INV keypad. With this, INVERTER will
generate the output voltage.
➢ To see the output voltages at the output terminals, press the output contactor ON
push button on the front door. With this, contactor C4, C5 & C6 will turn ON. If
any contactor is not turned ON, check the toggle switch position & turn on.
➢ Since output is having three 1-Ph transformers, to make it 3-Ph output, we need to
short the U-N, V-N & W-N terminals as shown in below and check the line
voltage between U, V & W terminals.

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➢ Now, we can load the system by connecting the U, V & W terminals to load bank.
➢ To stop the system,
➢ Press the START/STOP button on the INV and FEC keypads.
➢ Press the output contactor OFF push button on the front door.
➢ Press the DC BUS OFF push button.
➢ Press the CONTROL OFF push button.

4.2 WORKING FROM OPAL-RT SIMULATOR

1. Turn OFF the Control input supplies and also other inputs to the system.
2. Images below shows the actual connections (internal control)

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3. Disconnect the 34-pin FRC cable from Load side Converter DSP board and connect it to
D-space interface PCB as shown in below figures.

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4. Connect OPAL-RT Simulator to D-Space interface PCB in the Grid Simulator panel
through 37 pin D-Connector which has been provided. See the polarity as mentioned on
the cable and connect it to both sides.
5. After connecting the cables with proper direction, switch on the system and follow the
procedure given below.
6. Turn on MCB1, MCB2, MCB3 & MCB4.
7. Give the input 3Ph,415 V, 50Hz supply at R, Y, B terminals along with earth.
(Make sure the Phase sequence)
8. Verify the lamps on the front door R, Y, B phase were glowing.
9. Release the Emg-off push button on the front door.
10. Press the Control ON push button on the front door.
11. Contactor C1 will turn on and both the keypads (FEC & INV) on the right-hand
side of the panel show the display.
12. Press the DC BUS ON push button on the front door.
13. Contactor C2 will turn on first and the DC bus will increase gradually which can
be seen on FEC display. Once the voltage reaches above 475 VDC, contactor C3
will turn on and contactor C2 will turn off automatically.
14. Verify DC link volt ref parameter in Frequent Modes page ( in FEC Keypad )
which should be 650 VDC. Press the ESC button (to show the normal display) and
press SAVE button.
15. Press the START/STOP button on the FEC display. With this, the DC bus voltage
will boost to 650 V and is maintained there.
16. Now the Load side Converter to be operated from OpalRT simulator. Based on your
control method implemented, operate the system accordingly.
17. Press the PULSE-RELEASE button in the D-SPACE interface pcb to allow the PWM
pulses from the OPAL-RT simulator to the IGBT’s.

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18. Start the OPAL-RT Simulator.

NOTE:
Make sure the PWM pulse algorithm in the OPAL-RT Simulator is proper, otherwise it
may malfunction. Protections in the system can take care of the OVT & OCT and block
the pulses in the D-Space interface pcb.
19. If you want to block the PWM pulses manually, either you can block it in Opal-Rt
simulator or in D-space interface pcb by pressing pulse blocking switch.
20. To stop the system, stop the pulses from the OPAL-RT Simulator and turn OFF FEC by
pressing the START/STOP button on the FEC keypad.
21. Turn off DC bus and then main supply to the panel.

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Chapter 5. Parameters List

5.1. Parameters List for Grid Simulator (FEC) ……………………….………….... 22

5.2. Parameters List for Grid Simulator (INV) …………….……………………… 23

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5.1 Parameters List: GRID SIMULATOR (FEC)

MODE SUB
PAGE SET VALUE UNIT
S/N Parameter Name MODE
Frequent Modes 1 DC LINK VOLT REF 650 V
2 Reactive Cur Ref 500 %
Mode Selection 1 Start selection Keypad
Volt Control 1 Volt P 1.000
2 Volt I 500 mS
3 Vol_neg limit 100 %
4 Vol_posi limit 100 %
5 Idc pos limit 100 %
6 Idc neg limit 100 %
Active Cur Ctrl 1 Act P 6.00
2 Act I 35 mS
3 Act_int Limit 100 %
4 Act_pi Limit 100 %
Reac Cur Ctrl 1 Reac P 6.60
2 Reac I 35 mS
3 Reac int Limit 100 %
4 Reac Pi Limit 100 %
Drive Parameters 1 Nominal voltage 415 V
2 Nominal Freq 50.00 Hz
3 Nominal current 15.0 A
4 Line inductance 5.0 mH
5 Switching Frequency 5 KHz
Parameters Lock 1 Parameters Lock Disabled
2 Press enter for Default
values
3 Press enter for Fault
Mem clear
Fault Memory 1 Scroll for previous trips

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5.2 Parameters List: GRID SIMULATOR (INV)

MODE SUB
PAGE SET VALUE UNIT
S/N Parameter Name MODE
Frequent Modes 1 MI ref (INV) 98.0 %
2 Out reference 50.0 %
3 Out frequency 50 Hz
4 CF for R-phase 100 %
5 CF for Y-phase 100 %
6 CF for B-phase 100 %
Mode Selection 1 Start selection Keypad
2 Regulation Mode Keypad ref
3 Controller Mode Voltage Mode
4 SQ-PWM Multi ELE Feature
Enable
5 Current FB Sel Buck choke
current
6 Online switching freq - Enable
Sel
7 Analog i/p Sel Remote A/I
Curr Controller 1 Gain 1.00
2 Time Constant 500 mS
3 Vol_neg limit 70 %
4 Vol_posi limit 70 %
5 Vbat pos limit 70 %
6 Vbat neg limit 70 %
Volt Controller 1 Gain 3.00
2 Time constant 200 mS
3 Integral Limit 70 %
4 pi Limit 70 %
Drive Parameters 1 Under voltage trip 100 V
2 Step count 1
3 Curr reset value 100 A
4 Retry Cnt (1/4 ms) 1
5 INV Switching Freq 5 KHz
6 Buck Switching Freq 5 KHz
7 RS 485 device ID 5
Parameters Lock 1 Parameters Lock Disabled
2 Press enter for Default
values
3 Press enter for Fault
Mem clear
Fault Memory 1 Scroll for previous trips

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Chapter 6. Schematics & Photos

6.1. Power schematic of GRID SIMULATOR …...……………….…………..... 25

6.2. Logic circuit of of Grid Simulator …...………………………………… 26
6.3. Image of Grid Simulator ………………………………………………….. 27-28

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6.1 Power schematic of GRI SIMULATOR:

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6.2 Logic circuit of GRID SIMULATOR:

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6.3 Image of GRID SIMULATOR:

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Chapter 7. Mechanical Dimensions

7.1. GRID SIMULATOR Panel Dimensions .....................………............... 30

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7.1 Panel Dimentions

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