S.I.C.E.S. S.R.L.

GC 250

Compact Auto Start and Automatic Mains Failure
controller for single genset

4 x Digital inputs

6 x Digital outputs

3 x Analogue inputs

AND/OR Logic control

USB port

Event History

TIER4 final Stage V

Description

Despite the compact dimensions, GC250 includes the main engine and alternator protections like oil pressure, coolant temperature, frequency, voltage, current, power and fuel level.

The same controller can be used for electronic engines with CAN interface J1939 and MTU MDEC protocols, and MPU engines (non-electronic) as well.

Configuring the inputs, outputs and protections, GC250 can be easily adapted to suit a wide range of applications.

GC250 offers a wide, graphic display 128 x 64 pixels providing icons for alarms/warning and for signalling the status of the engine, controller and data logs as well.

All the parameters can be set directly by the controller’s keyboard or, alternatively using the free software tool (BoardPRG3), available from SICES’ website.

Rear view connections and dimensions

AUTO-START and AMF (Automatic Mains Failure) controller for single gensets.
Large LCD display with LED backlight and icons.
Compact dimensions.
3 Phases mains (utility) sensing.
3 Phases generator sensing.
3 x CTs inputs.
True RMS measurements: kW, kVA, kVAr, pf, kWh (phase & total).
4 Configurable digital inputs.
3 Configurable analogue inputs + 1 (shared with a digital input) + 1 for D+.
Interface for traditional and J1939 engines.
USB serial port for configuration and FW update.
Data recording: 64 Events log, 64 (slow) + 42 (fast) periodical recordings.
Remote start and stop.
Embedded horn alarm.
Real Time Clock with internal rechargeable Lithium battery.
Periodical test.
Free configuration software BoardPRG3.

Engine protections

Fuel reserve.
Min./Max. fuel level.
Min./Max. battery voltage.
Min./Max. oil pressure and temperature.
Min./Max. coolant temperature.
Max. power (32).
Closing failure of mains contactor or genset contactor.
Engine over crank.
Over speed from generator frequency
Belt breakage.
Operating conditions not reached.
Emergency Stop.

Generator protections

Underfrequency (81U).
Overfrequency (81O).
Undervoltage (27).
Overvoltage (59).
Time dependent overcurrent (51).
Instantaneous overcurrent (50).
Phases sequence (47).
Currents and voltages unbalance (46/47).

Mains protections

Min./Max. mains voltage (27/59).
Min./Max. mains frequency (81U/81O).
Mains failure.

Power and power factor measures are available as total measures and for each single phase too.
Maximum power and current reached values, are registered with date and time.

Operating temperature: -30°C to 70°C.
Storage temperature: -30°C to 80°C.
Dimensions: 141 (W) x 113 (H) x 39 (D) mm.
Cut-Out dimensions: 118(W) x 92 (H) mm.
Weight: 250gr.
LCD display 128x64 with LED backlight.
Protection degree: IP65 (with complimentary gasket).

User friendly simbols display

GC250 display offers a full set of prompt, intuitive information, with clear symbols and codes concerning the alarm
occurred. When an ECU engine is connected, the description of its alarms is available as well.

MIN. VOLTAGE GENERATOR