Woodward easyYgen LS-6XT: A Multi Circuit Breaker Control Solution for Complex Power Management

System B current measurement: P1 is 1 phase, P2 is 3 phases, providing more comprehensive monitoring.

Active synchronization: P2 supports active frequency and voltage control to achieve synchronization, while P1 does not support it.

Enhanced protection function: P2 additionally provides instantaneous overcurrent (50), timed overcurrent (51), and unbalanced load (46) protection.

External I/O expansion capability: Through CANopen, P2 supports up to 32 external digital input/output channels, which is twice that of P1 (16 channels).

Number of CAN interfaces: P2 provides 2 CAN bus interfaces, while P1 only has 1, providing higher connection flexibility.

EasyLite-200 supports: P2 can connect 2 remote indicators of this type.

Therefore, when selecting, for complex applications that require comprehensive three-phase monitoring, active synchronization, higher-level protection, and greater scalability (such as large power plants and backup power sources for critical facilities), the P2 model should be chosen. For single/double circuit breaker synchronization and control applications that require relatively basic requirements and are more cost sensitive, the P1 model is an economical and efficient choice.

Supporting tools and ecosystem

Woodward provides a complete software toolchain for LS-6XT to support configuration, debugging, simulation, and monitoring:

ToolKit: Main configuration software.

LDSS Simulation Tool: A simulation tool used for testing and verifying control logic.

DataTelegramMapper Tool: A tool for mapping data packets.

Modbus Master Tool: Used to configure Modbus Master functionality.

Ethernet Interconnect Mapper Tool: Used to configure communication between Ethernet devices.

Localization Tool: Localization tool.

I/O Expansion Board IKD1: Used to expand digital and analog I/O points.

Remote Annunciator easyYlite-200: Economical remote status/alarm indicator panel.

These tools, together with the LS-6XT hardware, form a powerful, open, and easily integrated ecosystem, greatly reducing the difficulty of engineering implementation and maintenance.

Market advantages and summary

The Woodward easyYgen LS-6XT controller stands out in the fiercely competitive power control market, mainly due to the following core advantages:

Excellent reliability and redundancy design: The hardware is sturdy and durable, the communication network is redundant, eliminating single point of failure, and meeting the highest requirements for critical power supply applications.

Unparalleled scalability and flexibility: Supports networking up to 64 controllers and hundreds of generator sets, and can be flexibly configured through software to adapt to various power grid architectures ranging from simple to extremely complex.

Highly integrated and intelligent functionality: Integrating synchronization, protection, measurement, circuit breaker control, power management, and custom logic into a single device reduces the number of system components and improves integration and intelligence levels.

Open communication and easy integration: Supports multiple standard industrial protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, CANopen) and provides rich APIs and configuration tools for easy integration with third-party SCADA, DCS, or energy management systems.

Global Certification and Support Network: Possessing CE, UL, cUL, and classification society certifications, and supported by Woodward's global sales and technical support network, ensuring smooth implementation and operation of projects anywhere in the world.