All products are available in three PowerLynx technology versions. Each product family is equipped with features and capabilities suitable for your electrical system’s needs. You choose the feature set that is right for your application.
The markets most
Caterpillar switchgear with PowerLynx technology has been designed to integrate hand-in- glove with Caterpillar on-package microprocessor-based engine control. Exclusively from your Caterpillar dealer, you can now get one-of-a-kind efficiency, reliability and dependability all in one package, something no other manufacturer can provide.
PowerLynx technology is innovative, reliable and cost-effective for power generation in both low- and medium-voltage emergency system applications. PowerLynx technology is an advanced,
multifaceted microprocessor-based engine generator set control found exclusively in Caterpillar switchgear.
PowerLynx Technology
Features
Fault Tolerance
PowerLynx technology provides maximum efficiency and reliability. With other switchgear, if a single component shuts down, the
entire system may not operate. With PowerLynx technology, this won’t happen because four levels of fault
instantaneous, easily understand-able view of the entire system status. This feature is unique to Cat-erpillar and not found in convention-al, hardware-based switchgear. To access system controls, all you have to do is touch the corresponding portion of the screen and you are there immediately. The entire engine generator set can be controlled from one touchscreen.
The easy-to-use touchscreen interface makes it possible to view, monitor and perform multiple functions including:
• Metering • Engine gauging
• Protective relay settings • Annunciators
• Adjust load shed controls and generator demand priority • Synchronize and parallel • Set modes of operations • Voltage and frequency
adjustments
Display
With PowerLynx technology, it’s simple. All the critical information you need is displayed in a manner that is familiar to you. Graphics look exactly like the meters and gauges on conventional switchgear. At a glance, you can easily see how the system is performing and based on real-time information, you can instantly do what’s necessary to correct or optimize system performance.
Advanced Communications
Capabilities
PowerLynx technology is
equipped with exceptional remote communications technologies, enabling you to control and monitor your engine generator sets from anywhere at anytime. Whether at home, in the office or on the road, you can access controls and information on a real-time basis and respond immediately…even control multiple facilities from a single centralized site.
tolerance are built into the system: 1.) True distributed control
processors for each power source ensure the system continues to operate even if a single PLC fails.
2.) In the event that the main automation processor fails, PowerLynx technology enables the moving master feature for semi-automatic operation. A redundant main processor is optionally available. 3.) If the touchscreen fails, an
“In-stant Auto” switch is provided to place all PowerLynx controls in the Auto position, protecting your facility from power outages.
4.) Distributed manual control in case the automation feature fails.
Touchscreen Interface
The PowerLynx technology 2000/3000 color touchscreen display is the key to the system’s powerful and simple operator interface. PowerLynx 1000 technology uses similar graphical display techniques in a smaller scale monochrome touchscreen format. The screen gives the operator an
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Order Publication No. SA09500007E for detailed information on PowerLynx technology. XLM2 Switchgear
Product Description
XLM Switchgear using PowerLynx® technology – Generator Paralleling Switchgear for
Emergency Transfer (Xfer) and Load Management control of up to 4 standard configurable
engine generator sets with one Utility Source.
• Automatic Transfer to Emergency upon Utility failure
• Automatic Start, Synchronize, Parallel and Load Share on a common bus for Emergency operation
• Closed transition transfer back to Utility upon stable return of power, with soft generator unloading
• Closed transition Load Management Mode with soft loading and unloading of generator system
• Closed transition transfer to Emergency Mode to facilitate maintenance, or for storm threat avoidance with soft loading and unloading of generator system • Load shed/add
• Generator demand priority
• Cost effective, technically superior alternative to conventional ATS arrangement PowerLynx technology brings the power and reliability of microprocessor technology to your generator power application. Through the use of the PowerLynx operator interface touchscreen display with easy to follow graphical presentations, the PowerLynx technology product merges the features of:
• Power Monitoring • Switchgear Automation • Generator Set Control
• Optional Remote Communications
High-Speed Integrated
Control System
PowerLynx technology uses a high-speed industrially hardened network for system control. The network is daisy-chained connected, ensuring that the loss of one or more processors will not affect the integrity of the network. This essential feature ensures proper system performance under any condition.
Best-in-Class Footprint
PowerLynx technology uses fewer than 1/3 of the components of conventional switchgear. This translates to less wiring, a smaller footprint, higher mean time between failures and lower mean time to repair.
Integrated Digital
Technology
Integrated with on-package engine control, PowerLynx has built-in governor, synchronizer, power factor controller and load sharing functions. Caterpillar switchgear products do not require additional discrete components.
Advanced Generator
Protection
Caterpillar switchgear products perform generator protective functions internal to the PowerLynx processor. With PowerLynx technology, you can monitor, process, compare, display and transmit data with a high degree of precision and control — and that control translates into high reliability and functionality.
Caterpillar power systems protect your power every second of everyday...and seconds can be important where power is concerned. It is crucial to keep a power generation or electrical distribution system operating around-the-clock especially in applications that rely heavily on emergency/standby systems. • Hospitals/medical centers • Electrical, water and
gas utilities
• Government institutions • Data centers
• Critical industrial/chemical processes
EMERGENCY DISTRIBUTION PANELS
XLM3 SWITCHBOARD WITH OPTIONAL DISTRIBUTION
OPTIONAL REMOTE PC WITH PowerLynx
TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE PowerLynx
TOUCHSCREEN
52G1
52N1 52G2 52G3
G1 G2 G3
ED3 ED2 ED1
SERVICE ENTRANCE SWITCHBOARD UTILITY SERVICE
TRANSFORMER
EDP1 EDP2 EDP3
The Power of PowerLynx Technology
Application: Utilize 1 – 4 Generator sets to attain several levels of protection: Use 1 or 2 units to handle Emergency Loads only, or the entire Facility Load if desired. Add a Redundant Generator set for the highest level of protection.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
• Operator Interface Touchscreen - PowerLynx 3000, 15” Surface
Acoustic Wave TFT Color Touchscreen - PowerLynx 2000, 12” Resistive TFT
Color Touchscreen
- PowerLynx 1000, 6” Resistive LCD Monochrome Touchscreen for EGP2, 10” Resistive Monochrome
Touchscreen for EGP3 - EGP5 • Direct Data Communication to Cat
microprocessor based engine generator set control network
• PowerLynx 1000, 6” Resistive LCD Monochrome Touchscreen for XLM1, 10” Resistive LCD Monochrome Touchscreen for XLM2 - XLM4
• Full Function 0.25% Accuracy Analog and Digital AC Metering for Utility: Voltage 1-2, 2-3, 3-1; Current 1, 2, 3; Frequency; Power Factor; kW; kVAR
• Full Function 0.25% Accuracy Analog and Digital AC Metering for Generators: Voltage 1-2, 2-3, 3-1; Current 1, 2, 3; Frequency; Power Factor; kW; kVAR
• Full Function Engine Gauges: RPM, DC Battery Voltage, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Hours, Number of Starts
• Full Function Synchronizing and Paralleling Controls with Selection for Automatic or Manual Synchronizing • NFPA 110 Engine/Generator Status,
Pre-Alarm and Shutdown Fault Annunciation with color display and 85dbA alarm horn with silence button • Full Function 0.25% Accuracy
Analog and Digital AC Metering for System: Voltage 1-2, 2-3, 3-1; Current 1, 2, 3; Frequency; Power Factor; kW; kVAR
• System Control Functions for Auto (Standby for Emergency), Closed Transition to Emergency and Load Management
• Automatic Load Shed Control with On-Screen Operator Adjustments for Essential (1 level of essential for every generator in the system) and 1 Level of Non-Essential Automatic or Manual Load Shed/Load Add Control • Automatic Generator Demand Priority
with On-Screen Operator Adjustments for Automatic Addition and Removal of Generator to the Load Bus
• System Status and Alarm
Annunciation with color display and 85dbA alarm horn with silence button • Password secured Settings and
Adjustments for Generator and System Setups and Protective Relaying
• Alarm Summary Reports • Settings Reports
• Engine and Generator Load Charts • 3-D Engine Data
• UL 891 Listed and Labeled or UL 1558 Listed and Labeled
• NEMA 1, Deadfront Freestanding Construction
• IEEE 1547 Compliant • UL or CSA Listed
• Copper Bus, braced for 100 kA • 3-phase, 4-wire, 100% neutral, 1/4"
x 2" copper ground bus
• Available in 600 V or 480/277 V, 60 Hz • UL1066 listed Power Circuit Breakers,
100 kAIC, two-step stored energy drawout mounted electrically operated with long time and
instantaneous trip, local LCD ammeter, and circuit breaker control switch with lights
• Continuous cross bus ratings up to 6000 amperes at 600 VAC. • Main Output Lugs
• Mechanical lugs for incoming and outgoing conductors
• Top or bottom conduit entry • Plug together control connections
across shipping split
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Fixed Mounted Power Circuit Breakers • Distribution Sections with Fixed or
Drawout Mounted Circuit Breakers • Circuit Breaker Trip Functions – Short
Time and/or Ground Fault (in addition to Long Time and Instantaneous) • Steel Barriers between Switchboard or
Switchgear Sections for compartmentalization • Bus/Cable Barriers
• Also available in 150 kA or 200 kA bus bracing configurations • Also available in 8000 and 10,000
amperes continuous cross bus ratings at 600 VAC.
• Also available in 120/208 Volts, 60 Hz • Also available in 5kV and 15kV
configurations
• PowerLynx Software for Additional On-Site Monitoring and Control Work Stations
• PowerLynx Software for Off-Site Monitoring and Control
• Building Automation Data Concentrator - Modbus or Ethernet
• Remote Notification • Historical Data Trending • Redundant Main Processor • Extended Warranty Typical Application
Structure Width
A B C
72” 25.3125 63.125 84” 37.3125 75.125 90” 43.3125 81.125
LOAD LUGS
THRU BOTTOM POWER CONDUITSPACE FOR MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
OF ENCLOSURE
POWERLYNX TOUCH SCREEN
FRONT
BOTTOM CONTROL CONDUIT ENTRY
A
21 2" [64]
B
31 2" [89]
17 16" [37] 191
8" [486] 22" [559]
C
41 4" [108]
27 32" [21]
52N1 52G1
TRIPRESET LOCK - OUT RELAY
OPENCLOSED GR HORN HORNSILENCE TOUCHSCREEN DISABLEENABLE
MDS-CXX
52N1
MDS-CXX
52G1
22" [559]
TRIPRESET LOCK - OUT RELAY
HORN HORN SILENCE TOUCHSCREEN DISABLEENABLE
OPENCLOSED GR
MDS-CXX
52N1
MDS-CXX
52G1
OPENCLOSED GR
POWERLYNX TOUCH SCREEN
22" [559]
22" [559]
PLAN VIEW (1 SECTION)
OF ENCLOSURE MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
SPACE FOR POWER CONDUIT
THRU BOTTOM THRU BOTTOM POWER CONDUITSPACE FOR MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
OF ENCLOSURE
BOTTOM CONTROL CONDUIT ENTRY
B
21 2" [64]
A
31 2"
[89] 17
16" [37] 191
8" [486] 22" [559]
C
41 4" [108]
27 32"
[21]
FRONT
PLAN VIEW (2 SECTIONS)
44" [1118]
MAIN BUS LOAD LUGS
52N1 52G1
Drawing #1 XLM1 (PowerLynx 1000/2000)
Drawing #2 XLM1 (PowerLynx 3000)
XLM Notes
1- On XLM product the utility breaker decides the Default size of the main bus 2- (**) Insert desired Generator CB size in Model #
3- (>90) - Enclosure greater than 90” deep requires both Top and Bottom entry for adequate cable space 4- Depth for XLM1 based on PowerLynx 1000 (Single structure design)
XLM Switchgear (480 volt)
500 mcm
Operating Model Utility Minimum Maximum Generator Main Load Lugs per Drawing Cabinet Voltage Number CB Size Gen kW Gen kW CB Size Bus Size Lugs Phase Number Depth
480 XLM1-800** 800 0 532 800 1600 1 3 1 72 XLM1-1600** 1600 532 1064 1600 1600 1 4 1 78 XLM1-2000** 2000 665 1330 2000 2000 1 6 1 78 XLM1-3000** 3000 998 1995 3000 3200 1 8 1 >90
LOAD LUGS
MAIN BUS
52N1 52G1
52G2 [559]
22" [559]
22"
SCREENTOUCH POWERLYNX
R G
CLOSED OPEN
52G1
MDS-CXX
52N1
MDS-CXX
R G
CLOSED OPEN ENABLE DISABLETOUCHSCREEN SILENCEHORN HORN
LOCK - OUT RELAY RESET TRIP
MDS-CXX
52G2
OPENCLOSED GR
Drawing #3 XLM2 (PowerLynx 1000/2000/3000)
52G2
MDS-CXX
TRIPRESET LOCK - OUT RELAY
HORN HORNSILENCE TOUCHSCREEN DISABLEENABLE
OPENCLOSED GR
MDS-CXX
52N1
MDS-CXX
52G1
OPENCLOSED GR
POWERLYNX TOUCH SCREEN
22" [559]
22" [559]
R G
CLOSED OPEN
52G3
MDS-CXX
[559] 22"
R G
CLOSED OPEN
FRONT
OF ENCLOSURE MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
SPACE FOR POWER CONDUIT
THRU BOTTOM THRU BOTTOM POWER CONDUIT SPACE FOR MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
OF ENCLOSURE THRU BOTTOM POWER CONDUIT SPACE FOR MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
OF ENCLOSURE
BOTTOM CONTROL CONDUIT ENTRY
31 2" [89]
B
21 2"
[64]
17 16"
[37] 191
8"
[486] 22" [559]
C
41 4" [108]
27 32" [21]
A
PLAN VIEW (3 SECTIONS)
66" [1676]
MAIN BUS LOAD LUGS
52N1 52G1
52G2
52G3
OPENCLOSED GR
22" [559]
52G4
MDS-CXX
MDS-CXX
52G3
OPENCLOSED GR
[559] 22" [559]
22"
SCREENTOUCH POWERLYNX
R G
CLOSED OPEN
52G1
MDS-CXX
52N1
MDS-CXX
R G
CLOSED OPEN ENABLE DISABLETOUCHSCREEN SILENCEHORN HORN
LOCK - OUT RELAY RESET TRIP
MDS-CXX
52G2
R G
CLOSED OPEN
LOAD LUGS
MAIN BUS
52N1 52G1
52G2 52G4
52G3
Drawing #5 XLM4 (PowerLynx 1000/2000/3000)
XLM Switchgear (480 volt)
500 mcm
Operating Model Utility Minimum Maximum Generator Main Load Lugs per Drawing Cabinet Voltage Number CB Size Gen kW Gen kW CB Size Bus Size Lugs Phase Number Depth
480 XLM2-800** 800 0 532 800 1600 1 3 3 72 XLM2-1600** 1600 532 1064 1600 1600 1 4 3 72 XLM2-2000** 2000 665 1330 2000 2000 1 6 3 72 XLM2-3000** 3000 998 1995 3000 3200 1 8 3 84 XLM3-800** 800 0 532 800 1600 1 3 4 72 XLM3-1600** 1600 532 1064 1600 1600 1 4 4 72 XLM3-2000** 2000 665 1330 2000 2000 1 6 4 72 XLM3-3000** 3000 998 1995 3000 3200 1 8 4 84 XLM4-800** 800 0 532 800 1600 1 3 5 72 XLM4-1600** 1600 532 1064 1600 1600 1 4 5 72 XLM4-2000** 2000 665 1330 2000 2000 1 6 5 72 XLM4-3000** 3000 998 1995 3000 3200 1 8 5 84
XLM Notes
1- On XLM product the utility breaker decides the Default size of the main bus 2- (**) Insert desired Generator CB size in Model #
3- (>90) - Enclosure greater than 90” deep requires both Top and Bottom entry for adequate cable space 4- Depth for XLM1 based on PowerLynx 1000 (Single structure design)
MAIN BUS
BREAKER CONTROL TRIPCLOSE
OPEN
C
LOSED
BREAKER CONTROL TRIPCLOSE
OPENCLOSED
BREAKER CONTROL TRIPCLOSE
OPENCLOSED
MDS-CXX
52D1
MDS-CXX
52D2
MDS-CXX
52D3
22" [559]
52D1
52D2
52D3
DISTRIBUTION CONTROL
©2004 Caterpillar Printed in U.S.A.August 2004
Supersedes LEH3091 (05-03) Eaton Publication No. SA09500001E
XLM Switchgear with PowerLynx Technology Specifi cations
PowerLynx Technology Utility Metering • 0.25 % Accuracy
• Voltage 1-2, 2-3, 3-1; Current 1, 2, 3; Frequency; Power Factor; kW; kVAR; Synchroscope
XLM Switchgear Utility Protective Relaying • 0.25 % Accuracy
• 27/59 – Under/Over Voltage Relay • 81 O/U – Under/Over Frequency Relay • Multi-function utility grade, drawout with:
- 47 – Phase Sequence/Phase Failure Relay
- 32 – Reverse Direction Relay, utility grade, drawout
- 32/51 – Reverse Direction Overcurrent Relay, utility grade, drawout
- 32/62 – Reverse Direction Timing Relay, utility grade, drawout
• 86 – Reverse Power Lockout Relay, manual reset
• 25 – Synch Check Relay (hardware redundant protective device) PowerLynx Technology Generator Metering • 0.25 % Accuracy
• Voltage 1-2, 2-3, 3-1; Current 1, 2, 3; Frequency; Power Factor; kW; kVAR; Synchroscope
PowerLynx Technology Generator Protective Relaying
• 0.25 % Accuracy
• 27/59 – Under/Over Voltage Relay • 81 O/U – Under/Over Frequency Relay • 32 – Reverse Power Relay
• 40 – Loss of Excitation (Reverse VAR) Relay
• 25 – Synch Check Relay (hardware redundant protective device) Engine Gauges
• RPM Meter
• Engine Battery Volt Meter • Oil Pressure Gauge
• Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge PowerLynx Technology Engine Protection • Low Coolant Temperature Pre-Alarm • High Coolant Temperature Pre-Alarm
and Shutdown
• Low Oil Pressure Pre-Alarm and Shutdown
• Low Fuel Alarm
• Low Engine Battery Alarm • Overcrank Shutdown • Overspeed Shutdown PowerLynx Technology Engine/ Generator Control
• Automatic Engine Start
• Adjustable Engine Cool down Timer • 15 – Automatic Synchronizer • 65 – Microprocessor Engine Governor
Load Sharing and Soft Loading Control • 90 – VAR/PF and Cross Current
Compensation Controller
PowerLynx Technology System Metering • 0.25 % Accuracy
• Voltage 1-2, 2-3, 3-1; Current 1, 2, 3; Frequency; Power Factor; kW; kVAR PowerLynx Technology System Protective Relaying
• 0.25 % Accuracy
• 27/59 – Bus Under/Over Voltage Relay • 81 O/U – Bus Under/Over Frequency
Relay
• 15 – Auto Synchronizer
PowerLynx Technology System Control • Automatic Standby Mode
• Emergency Mode with Closed Transition to Normal
• Closed Transition to Emergency Mode • Load Management Mode
• Automatic Load Shed Control with Bus Under frequency protection and one 4 pole,10A, 120VAC, form C, dry contact output for each Load Shed Level (1 level of essential for each generator in the system)
• Automatic Generator Demand Priority Control
• Emergency Stop PowerLynx Touchscreens
• PowerLynx 3000, 15” TFT Color • PowerLynx 2000, 12” Resistive Color • PowerLynx 1000, 6” or 10”
Monochrome
• Screen Enable/Disable Key Switch
PowerLynx Power Supply • Best DC Source Selector
• Power from 24VDC engine cranking batteries
• 24VDC Internal Station Battery, sealed jar, 4-hour, external 120VAC emergency power required for charger
• Processor power supplies – 24VDC PowerLynx Technology Communications • Automation Network – high speed, high
reliability, industrially hardened • Optional Remote Communications
Network – Windows™ or Windows NT™ • Optional Communication to Building
Automation Systems for general monitoring - Modbus RTU Circuit Breakers
• 100% Rated UL 1066 Power Circuit Breakers available 800 - 6000 A with two-step stored energy mechanism • 100 kAIC
• Drawout Mounted (Fixed optional) • 5 cycle closing
• Electrically Operated
• Auxiliary and Bell Alarm Contacts • Electronic Trip Unit with Long Time
and Instantaneous trip functions (Short Time and Ground Fault optional) Enclosure and Bussing
• Available as UL 891 Listed and Labeled, or UL 1558 Listed and Labeled • Optionally Service Entrance Rated • NEMA 1, Deadfront Freestanding
Construction • Copper Bus • 100 kA Bus Bracing
• 3-phase, 4-wire, 100% neutral bus, 1/4” x 2” ground bus
• Seismic qualified to exceed the requirements of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) and the California Building Code (CBC)
• Also available in UL listed and labeled medium voltage
Environment • 0°C to 50°C