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Can I use easYgen controls for induction / asynchronous generator application? - Knowledgebase / easYgen-3000XT - Power Generation

Can I use easYgen controls for induction / asynchronous generator application?

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Induction or so called asynchronous generators proving no AC voltage  as long the aren't connected to the grid.

The EPU-100 (Electronic Pickup Unit) receives electrical signals and converts it into a "MPU signal". This information about the speed of rotation of the asynchronous generator can be fed into a genset control (for example an easYgen). So the genset control can decide for connecting the asynchronous generator to the mains/utility. Woodward's EPU-100 is particular suitable to work with the very small voltage (as low as 0.5 Vac and as high as 600 Vac) a asynchronous generator produces until it’s breaker is closed. 

EPU-100 cannot be used together with obsolete AMG3S, AMG3S, GCP-21/GCP22,MFR2S controls


EPU-100 Product Specification