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 <<<