DECS-200 Introduction iii
REVISION HISTORY
The following information provides a historical summary of the changes made to the DECS-200 hardware,
firmware, and software. The corresponding revisions made to this instruction manual (9360100990) are
also summarized. Revisions are listed in chronological order.
Hardware
Version and Date
Change
A, B, 11/01
• Pre-production manufacturing improvements and releases
C, 01/02
• Released hardware to production
• Added CSA, UL, and CE logos to the part number labels
D, 03/02
• Revised engineering documents
E, 05/02
• Revised packing material
F, 05.02
• Implemented firmware version 1.01.02
G, 06/02
• Implemented BESTCOMS version 1.03.04 and updated production test
H, 08/02
• Improved circuit board component labeling
I
• Revision level not used
J, 10/02
• Revised terminal numbering overlays
K, 01/03
• Began using new front panel LCD (display)
L, 05/04
• Improved dielectric strength of “C” power supply (P/N 9360100100, 102 only)
L, M, 06/04
• Released firmware version 1.02.00. (9360100100, 102 advanced to revision M,
9360100101, 103 advanced to revision L.)
M, N, 07/04
• Updated power supply circuit boards. (9360100100, 102 advanced to revision N,
9360100101, 103 advanced to revision M.)
N, P, 07/04
• Released firmware version 1.02.01 and BESTCOMS version 1.04.01.
(9360100100, 102 advanced to revision P, 9360100101, 103 advanced to revision
N. Revision level O not used.)
P, Q, 03/05
• Improved mounting of front panel communication connector. (9360100100, 102
advanced to revision Q, 9360100101, 103 advanced to revision P.)
Q, R, 06/05
• Released firmware version 1.02.03 (9360100100, 102 advanced to revision R,
9360100101, 103 advanced to revision Q.)
R, S, 07/05
• Updated packing material. (9360100100, 102 advanced to revision S, 9360100101,
103 advanced to revision R.)
Firmware
Version and Date Change
1.01.01, 09/01
• Initial release
1.01.02, 05/02
• Resolved field overcurrent indication problem when field overvoltage alarm was
triggered
• Improved var to AVR mode (online) tracking
• Resolved nuisance EDM indication on secondary DECS in dual DECS applications
• Resolved field overvoltage and field overcurrent alarm indication of secondary
DECS during startup in dual DECS applications
1.01.03, 11/02
• Added the EDM pole ratio calculator. Removed the Number of Poles parameter
1.02.00, 06/04
• Added takeover-style OEL
• Added option of specifying on-line/off-line OEL activation via the 52J/K and 52L/M
contact inputs
• Added stator current limiting and loss of field protection
• Added automatic alarm reset when generator frequency decreases below 10 Hz
• Improved crosscurrent compensation
1.02.02, 04/05
• Improved Auxiliary input measurement accuracy
1.02.03, 06/05
• Modified firmware for compatibility with new LCD