1. Introduction
1.1 About the Designer's Handbook
1.1.1 General purpose
This Designer's Handbook provides overall information about the controller applications and functions. This document also
provides the information needed to configure the application and its parameters.
See the Installation instructions for installation information. See the Operator's manual for information on how to operate the
controller.
CAUTION
Read this document before starting to work with the controller and the equipment to be controlled. Failure to do this could
result in human injury or damage to the equipment.
1.1.2 Intended users
This Designer's Handbook is mainly intended for the panel builder designer. On the basis of this document and the Installation
instructions, the panel builder designer will give the electrician the information he needs to install the controller, for example, detailed
electrical drawings.
1.1.3 Options
This Designer's Handbook describes the standard AGC-4 Mk II controller.
The controller functions can be increased by a variety of flexible hardware and software options. The options include generator,
busbar and mains protections; voltage/VAr/PF control; various outputs; power management; serial communication; additional
operator display; and more. The Data Sheet includes a complete list of options.
The options are described in detail in Description of Options documents.
1.1.4 Parameter list
The Designer’s Handbook refers to parameters. For further information, see the Parameter list.
1.1.5 Glossary
Term
Abbreviation Explanation
Additional Operator Panel AOP
AGC-4 Mk II AGC-4 Mk II
By default, a genset controller. With option G5, also a mains or BTB controller.
With option G7, also a group or plant controller. AGC-4 Mk II is based on
AGC-4, with updated hardware.
Automatic Load Controller ALC-4
Automatic Mains Failure AMF
If there is a mains failure, the AGC automatically uses a genset to supply the
load.
Automatic Sustainable Controller ASC-4
Automatic transfer switch ATS
Automatic voltage regulator AVR
Busbar BB
Bus tie breaker BTB
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