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

GC 315
Automatic Mains Failure microcontroller based, genset controller,
perfect for all ATS + AMF genset applications

8+1 x Programmable digital Inputs

8 x Digital outputs

3 x Analogue inputs

AND/OR Logic control

Event history log

16 x Calendars and 4 timers

USB port

RS232
Plus and Link versions

RS485
Plus and Link versions

Ethernet
Plus version

GPRS/GPS
Link version

TIER4 final Stage V

5G ready
Link version
Description
Capable AMF and Autostart genset controller with 3 phase (RMS) mains voltages and 3 phase (RMS) generator voltages and currents monitoring. Integrated J1939 Canbus interface to electronic engines, and traditional interface for non-electronic engines.
GC315 is suited for managing the most common three-phases generator applications (Single Prime Mover and Single Stand-by gensets).
Extensive input and output capability with optional communication interfaces (Plus and Link 5G ready versions), make this an extremely powerful single genset controller.
The adjustable parameters of the controller allow the use of this device for standard and customized tasks, can be directly set with the controller’s keyboard, or using the free software tool (BoardPrg3), available on SICES’ Website.
A version with built in GPRS/GPS tracking (GC315Link 5G) is particularly suited for mobile or rental applications, where asset tracking and monitoring is required.
GC315, in all versions, is able to measure the mains frequency and compute the mains power, also when the load is connected to the mains itself. It’s also able to measure the neutral of mains and generator voltages.
Rear view connections and dimensions
Main features
- Remote control systems.
- True RMS readings on mains voltages and on generator voltages and currents. Neutral measure included.
- Active, reactive and apparent power measurements.
- Frequency and power measurement on mains input.
- Engine speed measurement by frequency, pick-up or W.
- 8 programmable inputs and 8 programmable outputs.
- Additional current measurement for neutral or ground fault protection (50N + 64).
- Graphic display with self or manual adjustable contrast based on theb temperature.
- Insulated and auto-supplied J1939 and MTU MDEC CAN interface.
- USB interface with MODBUS RTU protocol.
- RS232 serial port with MODBUS RTU protocol.
- RS485 insulated serial port with MODBUS RTU protocol.
- Ethernet interface with MODBUS TCP protocol.
- GPRS Modem.
- Possible connection to the software SIMONE.
- Real Time Clock with rechargeable battery.
- Events and data recording.
- Free monitoring tool SicesSupervisor3.
EMBEDDED FUNCTIONS
- Engine diagnostic codes.
- Real Time Clock with internal rechargeable lithium battery.
- Periodical test.
- Hours counter for the maintenance schedule.
- Starter counters with delays cranks counters.
- Daily counter with embedded calendar for the maintenance.
- Smart weekly and monthly calendar for selecting specific days of the year.
- Configurable automatic daylight save time.
- AND/OR logics and configurable TIMERS.
- Remote start and stop.
- 126 Events log.
- Fuel pump management.
- Pre-glow and coolant heater management.
- Embedded alarm horn.
- Possibility of graphic customization with low costs.
- Programmable via PC or controller’s keyboard.
- Remote firmware update.
- SMS communication.
- NTP, DHCP and DNS.
- N. 1 threshold as load shedding.
Multilingual device
EN, IT, PT.
Additional languages downloadable with boardprg tool:
ES, FR, RU.
Status
- Mains live.
- Generator live.
- Mains contactor closed.
- Generator contactor closed.
- Engine running.
- Engine cooling.
Generator protections
- Underfrequency (81U).
- Overfrequency (81O).
- Undervoltage (27).
- Overvoltage (59).
- Loss of excitation (Reverse reactive 40).
- Time dependent overcurrent (51).
- Phase overcurrent with voltage restraint/control (51V).
- Instantaneous overcurrent (50, 50V).
- Phase sequence (47).
- Current and voltage unbalance (46/47).
- Differential protection (87N).
- Ground fault protection (50N/64).
- Negative sequence (46-I2).
Engine protections
- Fuel reserve.
- Min./max. fuel level.
- Min./max. battery voltage.
- Min./max. oil pressure.
- Min./max. coolant and oil temperature.
- Maximum power (32).
- Closing of mains contactor or gen set contactor failed.
- Engine over crank.
- Over speed from generator frequency or pick-up or W.
- Belt breakage.
- Operating conditions not reached.
- Min./max. auxiliary current.
- Emergency Stop.
Mains protections
- Min./max. mains voltage (27/59).
- Min./max. mains frequency (81U/81O).
- Mains failure.
By means of textual messages, it is possible to realize the type of the alarm/ shutdown occurred.
- Supply voltage: 7…32 Vdc.
- Power consumption: typical less than 2W (auto mode, stand-by, AMFactive, LCD lamp saving active).
- Operating frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz.
- Voltage measurement range: 30-520V L-L (50Hz) 35-520V L-L (60Hz).
- Operating temperature: -25 °C to +60 °C.
- LCD with backlight.
- Protection degree: IP65 (gasket included).
- Weight: 600gr.
- Overall dimension: 244 (W) x 178 (H) x 40 (D) mm.
- Panel cut-out: 218(W) x 159(H) mm.
- Graphic display dimensions: 70x38 mm - 128x64 pixel.
- Specific function for French market EJP / EJP-T.
- EMC: EN61326-1 compliant.
- Safety: built in conformity to EN61010-1.