ABB PCD235B101, 3BHE032025R0101 Generator Protection & Excitation Control Module

ABB PCD235B101, 3BHE032025R0101 Generator Protection & Excitation Control Module

1. Basic Parameters

Model: PCD235B101

Part No.: 3BHE032025R0101

Series: AC 800PEC (PCD235)

Processor: High-performance real-time CPU with 512KB memory

Power Consumption: Typical 20W

Mounting: DIN rail / Panel mounting

Dimensions (W × H × D): Approx. 480 × 130 × 240 mm

Operating Temperature: −20℃ ~ +60℃

Protection Class: IP20 (Rear side)

Status: End of Life (EOL), spare parts available for maintenance and replacement

2. I/O Interfaces

Digital Input (DI): 20 channels (24VDC level)

Digital Output (DO): 16 channels (Relay / Transistor selectable)

Analog Input (AI): 4 channels (±10V / 0–20mA)

Analog Output (AO): 2 channels (±10V / 0–20mA)

Pulse Encoder Interface: 2 channels (Incremental type)

Fiber Optic Interface: 2 channels (PEC bus, high-speed real-time)

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Description

1. Product Overview

Model: UNITROL1000, Part No.:3BHE014557R0003 (V3 Main Regulator Version)

It is a full digital static excitation AVR controller, core control component of ABB compact static excitation system. Applicable for synchronous turbo/hydro/gas generators, marine power stations and standby units with capacity from 100kVA to 80MVA, forming complete excitation system with thyristor/IGBT rectifier cabinet. Single-channel or optional 1+1 redundant dual-channel design; interlocks with REG670 generator protection relay to realize voltage regulation, reactive power control and full-set excitation protection, certified to SIL2 functional safety level.

Basic Model Data

  • Model: UNITROL 1000
  • ABB Part Number: 3BHE014557R0003
  • Product Line: UNITROL1000 compact static excitation series, matched with UNITROL1010/1020 power modules
  • Type: Digital AVR Excitation Main Control Board
  • Applicable Units: Medium & small thermal, hydro, gas and marine synchronous generators (0.1MVA~80MVA)

 

2. Electrical & Hardware Specifications

2.1 Main Controller Configuration

  • CPU: 32-bit dedicated industrial DSP with dual-CPU architecture (independent cores for control and communication)
  • Sampling Rate: ≥24 samples per power frequency cycle
  • Steady-State Voltage Regulation Accuracy: ≤±0.25%FS; step response time<20ms
  • Commissioning Software: CMT1000, supporting parameter setting, fault oscillography and automatic PID optimization

2.2 Power Supply

  • Auxiliary Power: Wide-range AC 85~265V / DC 90~300V dual universal input
  • Power Consumption: ≤35W, DIN rail mounted, dual redundant power supply available
  • Excitation Power Input: Derived from generator terminal PT three-phase AC 0~300V rectified supply

2.3 Onboard I/O List

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I/O Type Specification Application
AI Analog Input 6CH, PT three-phase voltage & CT three-phase current AC0~120V/AC0~5A Terminal voltage, stator current & system frequency acquisition
DI Digital Input 10CH DC24V/DC220V Field breaker status, cooling fan fault, local/remote switch, unit start/stop signal
DO Relay Output 8CH dry contact AC250V/5A Fault alarm, de-excitation trip, abnormal system output, excitation fault signal
AO Analog Output 2CH 4~20mA/0~10V Reactive power & terminal voltage remote transmission to DCS
Trigger Output Pulse signal Drive pulse output for thyristor/IGBT power cabinet

2.4 Communication Ports

  • Isolated RS485: Modbus-RTU for DCS & REG670 protection connection
  • Front DB9 RS232 debug port: Program upload/download & fault waveform reading via local CMT1000
  • Optional expansion: Profibus-DP, Modbus-TCP Ethernet module

2.5 Dimension & Ambient Condition

  • Dimension: 127×76×178mm(L×W×H), standard DIN rail installation
  • Weight: Approx.0.4kg
  • Protection Class: IP20 (indoor cabinet use only)
  • Temperature: Operating -10℃~+55℃; Storage -25℃~+70℃
  • Humidity:5%~95%RH non-condensing; vibration compliance with IEC60068-2-6 & DNV marine certification

3. Core Excitation Control Functions

3.1 Four Regulation Modes

  • AVR Auto Constant Voltage: Closed-loop terminal voltage regulation (main operating mode)
  • FCR Manual Constant Field Current: Manual control for commissioning & field flashing backup
  • Constant Reactive Power(Q): Fixed reactive output after grid synchronization
  • Constant Power Factor(PF): Fixed unit power factor operation

3.2 Built-in Excitation Limit & Protection

OEL Overexcitation Limiter, UEL Underexcitation Limiter (ANSI40 Loss-of-Excitation Protection), V/F Overflux Limiter, SCL Instantaneous Stator Current Limiter, rotor overcurrent blocking, soft field build-up & soft de-excitation logic.

Optional PSS Power System Stabilizer: Suppress grid low-frequency oscillation to improve grid-connected stability.

3.3 Fault Diagnosis & Monitoring

  • Onboard LED indicators for Power, Run, Fault, Communication and Alarm status
  • Event log: ≥500 fault records; oscillography for 10 cycles pre & post fault
  • Auto self-test: Full hardware check at power-on & periodic online inspection; fault code displayed on local LCD screen

4. Complete UNITROL1000 System Composition

  1. Main Controller(3BHE014557R0003): AVR regulation, signal acquisition & logic calculation
  2. Power Rectifier Unit: UNITROL1010(10A)/UNITROL1020(20A) IGBT/Thyristor modules for DC excitation output
  3. De-excitation Circuit: DC field breaker + non-linear de-excitation resistor for rapid fault de-excitation
  4. Auxiliary parts: Auxiliary power supply, temperature detection and fan interlock components

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