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Caterpillar Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR)
Media Number -RENR7941-04 Publication Date -01/08/2008 Date Updated -22/08/2008
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Generator Frequency
Knee Frequency
Integral Gain
Derivative Gain
Proportional Gain
Loop Gain
Operating Mode
PF Set point
PF Integral Gain
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PF Loop Gain
Reactive Droop
When the generator is connected in parallel with an infinite bus (utility), the voltage of the generator is
controlled by the infinite bus. The voltage of the generator will change as the infinite bus voltage changes. It
is not possible to control the system voltage when the generator is connected to an infinite bus. In this
instance, it is necessary for the digital voltage regulator to regulate the reactive power output which is
supplied by the generator. There are two methods for regulating the reactive power output.
KVAR Regulation
Note: KVAR stands for kilo-Volt-Ampere-Reactive, which is the unit of measurement for reactive power.
When the digital voltage regulator is in the power factor operating mode, it works to produce a constant
power factor, regardless of the real power output of the generator. In this case, the reactive current will
change when the real power output of the generator changes. A current transformer (CT) is necessary for this
mode to work. PF operating mode must be selected.
For stable operation of the generator in the PF regulating mode, the generator must be connected to a utility
or system that is much larger than the generator. When the tie breaker is closed to the utility, connect
terminals "P9-9" and "P9-6" in order to enable the PF mode. When the terminals "P9-9" and "P9-6" are
disconnected from each other, the regulator will be in a voltage control operating mode with or without
droop or line loss compensation as previously described. "PF" mode must be selected in software and the
"KVAR/PF" contact must be closed. Refer to the following contacts: "P9-6" and "P9-9". When the contact is
not closed the regulator operates in AVR mode.
A remote KVAR/PF adjust toggle switch may be used in order to fine tune the PF set point. Refer to the
following contacts: "P9-4", "P9-5" and "P9-6". The remote KVAR/PF switch may be the same switch used
for remote voltage adjustment. Raising the PF set point will make the PF more lagging. The lagging PF is a
positive PF. Lowering the PF set point will make the PF more leading. The leading PF is a negative PF.
When the contact for KVAR/PF is closed, and the PF mode is selected, then the switch will not adjust the
voltage setting.
Note: The KVAR/PF contact does not specify if the CDVR is in KVAR or PF mode specifically. PF mode
must be selected in software.
Note: When operating in parallel operations, make sure that "Droop" mode is selected. The "Droop" mode
must be selected in the "Settings" screen. A 0% droop may be selected.
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