The Basler Electric DECS-100 is a microprocessor-based digital excitation controller designed to regulate the output voltage and excitation of rotary-excited synchronous generators. It combines precise automatic voltage regulation, excitation control, generator protection, and paralleling functions in a compact unit.
Key Features
- Microprocessor-based digital excitation control
- Precise ±0.25% voltage regulation
- 63 VDC / 7 ADC continuous field output
- High field-forcing capability
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) mode
- VAR and Power Factor control
- Manual field-current regulation mode
- Generator voltage matching
- Overexcitation limiting
- Underexcitation limiting
- Adjustable V/Hz limiting
- Soft-start capability
- 1 A or 5 A CT paralleling input options
- Integrated generator and exciter protection
- RMS sensing for operation with distorted waveforms
- LED operating-status indication
- PC setup using Basler BESTCOMS™ software
- Rugged potted construction for harsh environments
Typical Applications
- Marine generator excitation systems
- Shipboard auxiliary generators
- Main and emergency generator sets
- Synchronous AC generators
- Diesel generator sets
- Generator paralleling systems
- Industrial power-generation systems
- Cogeneration installations
- Distributed generation
- Peak-shaving applications
- Generator control panels and switchboards
- Replacement or modernization of generator excitation controls
