6.3. Generator set with KERYS control panel
6.3.1 Presentation of the KERYS
The MICS Kerys system consists of a set of electronic modules in which each module performs a specific function..
These modules are interconnected according to a very precise architecture and exchange data to allow the following: the
command, control, regulation and protection of one or more generating sets according to multiple configurations.
The configurations range from the so-called “solo” generating set, with or without source inverter, to generating sets coupled to
each other, enabling electrical power plants to be created that can be coupled to one or more distribution grids in low voltage (LV)
and medium voltage (MV).
The MICS Kerys system consists of the following modules:
• man/machine interface module, also called MMI module,
• base module (heart of the system),
• regulation module,
• protection module,
• logic input/output module,
• analogue input/output module,
• temperature input module.
For the operation of a generating set in the smallest possible architecture, at least the following elements will be found:
• a man/machine interface module,
• a base module,
• a regulation module.
6.3.1.1. Operating conditions
Operating temperatures: - 20 °C + 70 °C
Storage temperatures: - 20 °C + 70 °C
Relative humidity during operation: 10 % to 95 % without condensation
according to IEC 1131-2 and equivalent UL/CSA
Relative humidity during storage: 5 % to 95% without condensation
according to IEC 1131-2 and equivalent UL/CSA
Height: 2,000 m during operation (Transfer 3,000 m)
Degree of protection: - Outside cabinet: IP54 (front of MMI modules).
- Inside cabinet: IP20 (BASE, ESTOR, ESANA, ETEMP, back of the
MMI).
Mechanical strength: Free falls (with packing), 5 random falls of:
1 m if p< 10 kg
0.5 m from 10 to 40 kg
0.25 m >40 kg