Product Specification

02021 (Rev. D)

MSLC Master Synchronizer

and Load Control
APPLICATION • Synchronizer and
load control in one
The Woodward MSLC is a microprocessor-
box
based load control designed for three-phase
electric power generation sites equipped • Automatic plant
with Woodward DSLC™ Digital
loading and
Synchronizer and Load Controls which
operate in parallel with the utility. The MSLC unloading for
is a synchronizer, a utility load sensor, an bumpless load
import/export load level control, a power transfer to and
factor control, and a master process control. from the utility
The MSLC provides either phase matching
or slip frequency automatic synchronizing of
• Controls plant-
the local plant bus to the main power grid. wide import/export
The MSLC talks over its own LON (Local levels against the
Operating Network using Echelon utility
LonWorks® * network technology) to control
real and reactive loading against the utility • Overall plant
by DSLC-equipped generators. Power Factor
The MSLC’s load sensor and load control control
sense true RMS power and provide
bumpless loading and unloading against the • Accurate control of
ADVANTAGES non-linear and
power grid. They can either base load, set
import/export levels, or maintain a plant • Reduces wiring between synchronizer, distorted utility line
process control. load control and automatic loading wave forms
The MSLC not only controls the kW loading controls
• Digital
on the utility tie, but matches plant voltage • Having functions integrated into one
to the utility prior to paralleling. The control communications
box eliminates the need for redundant
then maintains a chosen power factor or a network for
sensors (like PTs, CTs, and MOPs)
set VAR import or export level on the that connect to individual modules information
associated generators equipped with such as the load sensor and exchange between
VAR/PF-controlling DSLC units (or reduced synchronizer MSLC and
function DSLC units). If the MSLC is used
with reduced function DSLC units, the • Hand Held Programmer reduces individual DSLC™
DSLC units will not share VAR/PF on an installation and calibration time by controls
isolated bus (utility breaker open). allowing the user to set up the control
• UL and cUL Listed
prior to starting the system
• Hand Held Programmer lets operator
monitor generator parameters, contact
switches, and analog I/O for
installation and troubleshooting
• Reduces the amount of cabinet space
needed
*–LonWorks is a trademark of Echelon Corporation.
• Digital signal processing makes the MSLC resistant ADJUSTMENTS
to power line distortions and harmonics
The Woodward Hand Held Programmer makes all
• Digital communications across the LON reduce adjustments quickly and easily through the control’s ten
susceptibility to noise on the load sharing lines convenient menus. The control saves all set points in
• Three-phase true RMS power sensing makes the permanent memory, which does not require batteries or
MSLC accurate even with unbalanced phase other power sources to retain data. The Hand Held
loading and voltage fluctuations Programmer prevents tampering with set points, yet
allows entries to be changed at any time. The Hand Held
• Local Area Network carries plant parameters for use Programmer displays in plain English, so there are no
in a distributed control system codes to look up or memorize.
• Menu 1—Synchronizer
OPERATING MODES • Menu 2—Load Control
• Menu 3—Load Limits and Switches
Synchronizing—The MSLC controls all DSLC-equipped • Menu 4—Process Control
generators to match both frequency and voltage
• Menu 5—Configuration
between the local bus and the main, and then closes the
• Menu 6—Calibration
utility tie breaker when they are synchronized.
• Menu 7—Electric Parameters
Base Load—The MSLC talks over its LON to set all • Menu 8—Control Status Monitor
DSLC-equipped generators in isochronous load sharing • Menu 9—Discrete Inputs/Outputs
to a chosen percentage of their individual rated loads • Menu 0—Diagnostics
and power factor.
Import/Export Control—
The MSLC controls real load
and reactive power across
the utility tie. Real load (kW)
is controlled by changing the
load levels; reactive load
(kVAR) is controlled by
changing the power factor
reference on all DSLC-
equipped system generators
which are in isochronous
load sharing.
Process Control—The
MSLC control adjusts the
real load on the plant
generators to maintain a
process at a chosen level.

Typical Wiring Connections

SPECIFICATIONS
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature ............................................... –40 to +70 °C (–40 to +158 °F)
Storage Temperature................................................... –55 to +105 °C (–67 to +221 °F)
Humidity....................................................................... 95% at 38 °C
Electromagnetic Susceptibility ..................................... ANSI/IEEE C37.90.2; ANSI C37.90.1-1989
Mechanical Shock........................................................ US MIL-STD 810C, Method 516.2, Procedures I, II, V
Vibration ...................................................................... US MIL-STD 167, Type I

Electrical Specifications
Control Power Supply Input
Operating..................................................................... 8–32 Vdc continuous (as low as 10 Vdc, 1.8 A max, or as high as 77 Vdc for up
to 5 min)
Reverse ....................................................................... –56 Vdc continuous
Burden ......................................................................... 18 W, 1 A maximum
Voltage Sensing Inputs
120 Vac Input (L–N) Wye PT Configuration................. 65–150 Vac, terminals 4–5, 7–12, 9–12, and 11–12
240 Vac Input (L–N) Wye PT Configuration................. 150–300 Vac, terminals 3–5, 6–12, 8–12, and 10–12
120 Vac Open Delta PT Configuration......................... 65–150 Vac, terminals 3–5, 6–8, 8–10, and 10–6
240 Vac Open Delta PT Configuration......................... 150–300 Vac, terminals 3–5, 6–8, 8–10, and 10–6
Phases......................................................................... Three phase utility bus, single phase generator bus
Frequency.................................................................... 45–66 Hz
Burden ......................................................................... Less than 0.1 VA per phase
Accuracy...................................................................... 0.1% of full scale
Current Transformer Inputs (CTs)
Current......................................................................... 0–5 Arms, 7 Arms max.
Frequency.................................................................... 56 to 66 Hz
Burden ......................................................................... Less than 0.1 VA per phase
Accuracy...................................................................... 0.1% of full scale
Phases......................................................................... Three phase utility bus
Discrete Inputs............................................................. 18–40 Vdc @ 10 mA
Analog Inputs............................................................... 4–20 mA @ 243 Ω or 1–5 Vdc @ 10 kΩ
Analog Outputs ............................................................ Speed Bias: ±2.5 Vdc, 0.5–4.5 Vdc, 1–5 Vdc across 243 Ω, or 500 Hz PWM
Voltage Bias: high in ±9 Vdc, low in ±3 Vdc, current 50 mA
Relay Driver Outputs ................................................... 18–40 Vdc @ 200 mA sink
Local Area Network ..................................................... Echelon LonWorks Technology, Standard Protocol, 1.25 MBPS
Calibration and Diagnostics Port.................................. RS-422

Compliance
UL/cUL......................................................................... Listed

Technical Manual......................................................... 02022

MSLC Part
Version Number
Wye, 120 or 240 Vac 9907-004
Open delta, 120 Vac 9907-005
Open delta, 240 Vac 9907-006
MSLC/DSLC Hand Held Programmer 9907-205
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MSLC Outline Drawing

(Do not use for construction)

DSLC™ (Digital Synchonizer and Load Control) Control in a Parallel Bus/

Utility Parallel Application with an MSLC

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