DEIF AGC 200 Controller: Quick Deployment and Configuration Guide for Generator Sets

Software connection and parameter configuration: Enter the intelligent control core

If hardware wiring is the "body" of AGC 200, then software configuration through DEIF Utility Software (USW) is giving it its "soul". This stage is the most valuable part of engineering debugging.

1. Software acquisition and driver installation

Download USW software: Log in to the official website of DEIF and obtain Multi line 2 utility software v.3. x through the "Software Download" section. Software downloads require email verification to ensure that users receive the latest version.

Install USB driver:

Windows 7/10: Drivers are usually automatically recognized and installed.

Windows XP: The system will pop up the "Hardware Wizard" twice, and you need to follow the prompts to complete the installation of two drivers. Recommend selecting the 'Automatically install software' option. If advanced mode is selected, the driver files are located in the USB driver files/source PreInstaller folder under the USW installation directory.

Important reminder: If a "Hardware Installation" warning pop-up appears during the installation process, please be sure to select "Continue Anyway" to ensure that the driver is installed correctly.

2. Establish a communication connection between the controller and the PC

This is the prerequisite for all parameter read and write operations:

Physical connection: Connect the "Service port" on the front end of the controller to the computer's USB port through a USB cable.

Check communication ports: Open the "Device Manager" on the computer and check the COM port number occupied by the DEIF device under "Ports (COM and LPT)".

Configure USW software: Start the USW software and in the "Application settings", set the communication port to the same COM port as in Device Manager.

Online connection: Click on the "Connect" icon on the software interface. After successfully establishing a connection, the software will display the "Online" status, indicating that data interaction with the controller is possible.

3. Read and configure parameters

Upload existing parameters: In the connected state, open the "Parameters List" and click the "Read from Device" button. This operation will upload all parameter values currently running in the controller to the software and is a necessary backup step before making any modifications.

Basic configuration and parameter modification:

In the parameter list, clicking on any parameter that needs to be modified will bring up a parameter editing dialog box.

In the dialog box, you can directly enter numerical values or adjust the set values through the slider.

After the modification is completed, click the "Write" button to download the new values to the controller, and then click "OK" to close the dialog box.

This "click modify write" mechanism is clear and avoids misoperation, and every change will take effect in real time.

Human computer interaction and controller type selection: on-site operation and system integration

The front panel of AGC 200 integrates a powerful operation panel, and its flexible controller architecture allows it to be matched with multiple actuators.

1. Display panel buttons and LED functions

The LCD display screen and button layout of the controller are the main interfaces for on-site operation.

Core buttons:

Mode selection: Switch the operating mode of the controller through the "Auto", "Semi auto", "Manual", and "Off" buttons, which are the basis of unit control.

Circuit breaker control: The "GB Close/Open" and "MB Close/Open" buttons allow the operator to manually control the circuit breaker.

Start/Stop: Directly control the engine start/stop in manual or semi-automatic mode.

Navigation and Information: The "View", "Log", "Alarm List" and other buttons are used to view measurement values and event records. All 150 event logs of the crew are stored in RAM, and these records will disappear when the controller is powered off. This reminds engineers to promptly read and save important events through the USW software.

Meaning of indicator light (LED):

Status indicator: The "Run" light indicates whether the generator is running; The green light of 'Generator OK' indicates that the voltage and frequency are normal.

Alarm indication: The flashing "Alarm" LED indicates the presence of unconfirmed alarms, while a constant light indicates that all alarms have been confirmed but there are still faults present.

Mode indication: Clear Auto, Semi auto, Manual, and Off indicator lights display the current operating mode of the controller.

2. Controller type and application configuration

The strength of AGC 200 lies in its built-in multiple controllers, which can be flexibly enabled according to configuration:

Governor: includes synchronous control (static/dynamic), phase angle control, frequency control, power control, and load distribution control.