Excitation and Synchronization

UNITROL ® and SYNCHROT ACT ®

product range
UNITROL ® products and systems

Recommended product selection UNITROL 1000

3 4 AVR s eri es for syn chr ono us gener ator s and moto rs wit h
excitation with static
Examples rotating machines excitation exciters. Microprocessor technology and IGBT output stage
- Turbogenerat or UNITROL® 6000 guarantee a wide application range.
500 MVA
Output cu rrent: up to 4 0 A DC
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Supply volt ages: up to 300 V DC or 250 VAC (< 400 Hz)
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UNITROL 6800 SES and MEGADRIVE-LCI static frequency
Generator power / excitation current
converter (SFC). The use of ABB’s powerful AC 800PEC
controller for both systems results in fewer costs for spare
UNITROL 6000 parts and training of maintenance staff for the customer. This
1 5 Latest generation of automatic voltage regulators (AVR) is an attractive solution for gas turbine, combined cycle and
and static excitation systems (SES) based on AC 800PEC high pumped storage power plant applications.
performance processor family for all kind s and sizes of synchro-
nous generators and motors. Available in two basic types: MEGATROL Typical gas Max. SFC Max. field current
range turbine size start power
UNITROL 6800
SES 6080SES
AVR
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MW 3.0
MW 1,500
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Max.ACvoltage 1,500V 500/690V Medium 200
< MW 5.0
MW 2,000
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Ratedf requency 50/60Hz 50/60–480Hz Power 200
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– MW 15.5
MW 6,000
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Max. Cont.DCcurrent <10,000A <1,600A
output data Ceilingvoltage 1,900V 850V
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> 50/60 Hz for AVRs only; si ngle phase supply for AVRs also available

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Software products

ECT software Excitation control terminal software is a

(Excitation control terminal software) user-friendly tool for operation, monitor-
ing and maintenance of UNITROL 6000
excitation systems.

CMT1000 Commissioning and maintenance tool

(Commissioning and maintenance tool) for UNITROL 1000. Enables controlling,
monitoring, maintenance and program-
ming of the product.

SMTS Operate Control terminal for SMTS-RT 6000 syn-

(Synchronous machine transient chronous machine simulator. Closed loop
simulation - Real time) real time simulation for UNITROL 6000
excitation tuning, testing and staff training.

SynView SynView is used for simple and quick

commissioning, as well as for mainte-
nance of SYNCHROTACT 5 equipment.

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SYNCHROTACT ® products and systems

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SYNCHROTACT 5 Recommended selection for SYNCHROTACT 5 products

1 2 3 SYNCHROT ACT 5 products are used for automatic and no redundancy redundant manual redundant automatic
manual synchronization of generators with power networks Examples synchronization synchronization
SYN 5302
and for paralleling of synchronous lines. Available types: - Nucl ear po wer
generator 1,000 MVA

– SYN 51 00 si mple syn chrocheck SYN 5302 SYN 5202 SYN 5202 with
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– SYN 5201 au tomat ic singl e-cha nnel sy nchr oniz ing SYN 5202 + 5200 d

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Required availability
– SYN 530 2 redundan t autom atic dual-c hann el
synchronizing device

SYNCHROTACT CSS
4 SYNCHROTA CT CSS (compact synchronizing system) SYNCHROTACT MSP
is a standardized, completely wired and tested solution for syn- 5 SYNCHROTACT MSP (modular synchronizing panel) is a

chronization of synchronous generators with a network. It uses
the proven and reliable SYNCH ROTACT 5 devices as the key
components. SYNCHROTACT CSS can be used for fully auto-
matic as well as redundant manual synchronization using the
traditional measuring instruments including synchronoscope.
customized synchronizing system. It is used to synchronize
generators and to parallel lines.
SYNCHROTACT MSP includes:
– Synch ronizing sys tem usin g SYNCHR OTACT 5 devic es
– Electrica l measurin g and m eteri ng sys tem

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One partner –
today, tomorrow, everywhere

Excitation systems and synchronizing equipment are allocated to the business

unit Power Electronics & MV Drives. ABB’s worldwide presence is built on
strong local companies. Local engineering centers (LECs) are based all over
the world. They are our expertise centers close to the customer . Like this we
ensure that our customers in all industries receive fast and accurate service.

You can find excitat ion systems LECs in t he f ollow ing count ries: A ustralia ,
Austria, Braz il, Canada, China , Fi nland , India, Italy, Poland, South Africa, S pain.

Service
Installation and commissioni ng Spares and consumables
ABB’s certified engineer s implemen t professional inst allation We quickly deliver genuine ABB spare parts worldwide.
and commissioning of the equipment according to the appli- Certified spares guarantee full compatibility and are available
cation requiremen ts, as well as instruct the user on how to throughout the lifetime following the life cycle model.
operate the excitation system.
Maintenance
Extension, upgrades and retrofits ABB recom mend s preven tive main ten ance throughout the
We design upgrade and modernization offerings to improve lifetime of excitation systems. Regular service, implemented
performance and extend installation’ s lifetime, ensuring the by certified ABB engineers, ensures maximum availability ,
best possible return on investment. minimum repair costs, optimized performance and extended
lifetime of your installation.
Engineering and consulting
Professional advice and timely support are available from ABB Training
and its channel partners along the life cycle of the equipment. Standard or customized UNITROL and SYNCHROTACT
trainings provide service and operation personnel with skills
Repairs necessary for safe and correct use of ABB products/systems.
Remote diagnostics allow ABB to guide the customer through
a fast and efficient fault-finding procedure , as well as analyze
system’s operation and customer’s processes.

ABB life cycl e ma nage ment mode l

ABB de velop ed th e prod uct l ife c ycle manage ment t o impr ove t he rel iabil ity of ope ratio ns and suppor t the servi ceabi lity of yo ur pro ducti on as sets. All s ervic es
relating to ABB’s power electronic systems are planned according to this model.

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Contact us
ABB Switzerland Ltd
Static Excitation Systems, Voltage Regulators
and Synchronizing Equipment
5300 Turgi, Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 589 24 86
Fax: +41 58 589 23 33
E-Mail: pes@ch.abb.com

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