ComAp InteliGen 500 G2 Gen-Set Controller

Name: ComAp InteliGen 500 G2 Gen-Set Controller
Brand: ComAp
SKU: IG4500XXBAA

Advanced paralleling controller with a 5 in colour display

The ComAp InteliGen 500 G2 is a paralleling controller for advanced and more complex diesel gen-set applications, supporting single or multiple sets in grid-tied or island operation. ComAp names it the direct successor of the InteliGen 500, InteliGen NT GC and InteliGen NTC GC controllers, and it adds a 5 in colour TFT display, an on-board Ethernet port and Stage V and Tier 4 Final readiness by default.

Features listed by ComAp include start-up synchronisation to shorten the start sequence, multi-ECU communication with engine ECUs and digital AVRs, dynamic spinning reserve, forced values, a large PLC interpreter and cooperation with up to 32 gen-set, mains and tie controllers. Several functions are extended features that need a software key.

Technical specifications

Parameter	Specification
Manufacturer / series	ComAp, InteliGen 500 G2
Order code	IG4500XXBAA
Cooperation	Up to 32 gen-set, mains and tie controllers
Power supply	8 to 36 V DC; 6 W without modules; max dissipation 10 W
Display	Built-in colour TFT 5 in, 800 x 480 px
Voltage inputs	Generator and mains, 3 phase-neutral; 277 V AC / 480 V AC (EU), 346 V AC / 600 V AC (US/Canada); accuracy 1 %
Frequency	30-70 Hz, accuracy 0.01 Hz, resolution 0.001 Hz
Current inputs	3-phase generator and 1-phase mains current, 5 A range, max 10 A
Binary inputs / outputs	8 / 8; outputs up to 0.5 A each
Analog inputs	4, switchable: 0-2500 Ω, 0-10 V or 0-20 mA
Regulator outputs	Voltage regulator: isolated, max ±10 V DC. Speed governor: non-isolated, ±10 V DC or 5 V at 500 Hz
Communications	USB host and device, isolated RS485, 10/100 Mbit Ethernet, CAN 1 and CAN 2; Modbus RTU/TCP, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, J1939
User accounts	10 unique accounts with individual roles
Operating temperature	-30 to +70 °C (-40 °C if powered on above -30 °C)
Protection	IP65 front panel, IP20 back side
Panel cutout	187 x 132 mm
Listed standards	EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61010-1, EN 60068-2-1/-2/-6/-14/-27/-30/-78, UL 6200, EN IEC 60255-127, EN 60255-27, EN 60255-26, EN IEC 60255-181, EN IEC 60255-1

Displays, modules and extended features

The two plug-in slots take CM-RS232-485 (CM223248XBX), CM2-4G-GPS (CM24GGPSXBX), CM3-Ethernet (CM3ETHERXBX) and EM-BIO8-EFCP (EM2BIO8EXBX). External displays listed are InteliVision 5.2 (RD2IV5BXBAA), InteliVision 10Touch (RD1IV10TBPF), InteliVision 13Touch (RD1IV13TBME) and InteliVision 18Touch G2 (RD2IV18TBPE). CAN modules include Inteli AIN8, Inteli IO8/8, IGS-PTM, Inteli AIN8TC, Inteli AIO9/1, IGL-RA15, and the I-CR and I-CR-R repeater and redundancy modules.

Extended features that require a key are the IG500 G2 Suite (SKEFSUITE01) with larger PLC capacity and shared signals over CAN, Modbus Client for third-party devices (SKMODBCLI01) and PV Control for small hybrid microgrid sites with a grid connection, one gen-set and PV inverters (SKEFPVCTRLX).

Selection and ordering

Compared with the InteliGen4 200, this model adds the larger colour display, Ethernet on board and ten user accounts. The InteliGen 1000 goes further, with grid-code compliance for switchgear-level projects. State in the enquiry which extended features are needed, because they are separate keys, along with the engine ECU, AVR and governor, the number of units and the display choice. Quote the full order code.

How the ComAp IG4500XXBAA controller works

The IG4500XXBAA is the order code of the InteliGen 500 G2 controller. It measures the generator and mains voltage and current, and it controls the engine and the generator breaker. During start-up it can synchronise the generator before the engine reaches full speed, which shortens the start time. The controller talks to engine ECUs and digital AVRs, shares the load between sets over the CAN bus and can work with up to 32 gen-set, mains and tie controllers. A PLC interpreter handles custom logic.

Where the ComAp IG4500XXBAA is used

Parallel gen-sets in island operation
Grid-tied sets
Standby power plants for data centres
Industrial power plants
Sets with electronic engine controllers

Selection checklist for the ComAp IG4500XXBAA

Order code IG4500XXBAA
Single set or paralleling duty
Voltage range, EU or US
Plug-in modules in the two slots
Engine ECU protocol such as J1939
Digital AVR communication
Extended features needing a software key
Panel cutout of 187 by 132 mm

Installation, commissioning and maintenance notes for IG4500XXBAA

Fit the controller in the panel door with the IP65 front out. Supply it with 8 to 36 V DC, and wire the voltage and current inputs, the binary inputs and outputs and the CAN buses. Load the configuration from the PC through the USB port. Test the protections and the synchronising on a dry run. Use the 10 user accounts to give each person only the rights needed.

Requesting a quotation for the ComAp IG4500XXBAA

Please send the order code, the plant layout, the modules needed and the quantity. Seven Star LLC serves industrial customers in Oman and the GCC and replies with a quotation based on the information provided.

IG4500XXBAA inputs and outputs

There are 8 binary inputs, 8 binary outputs and 4 switchable analog inputs. The voltage accuracy is 1 percent and the frequency range is 30 to 70 Hz.

IG4500XXBAA communications

It has USB, RS485, Ethernet and two CAN ports. It speaks Modbus RTU and TCP, SNMP and J1939.

IG4500XXBAA display

The built-in color screen is 5 in, 800 by 480 pixels.

IG4500XXBAA temperature

The operating range is minus 30 to plus 70 degrees C.

Controller records for IG4500XXBAA

Keep the configuration file, the firmware version and the software keys with the plant file.

Choosing the right IG4500XXBAA setup

Choose the modules from the communication links needed, such as Ethernet or RS232, and check which functions need a key.

Documents and quotation

The ComAp datasheet is attached. For a quotation send the order code, quantity and project outline. Further gen-set controllers are listed under Diesel Generator Spare Parts.

ComAp gen-set controllers

The ComAp range covers single gen-set controllers such as InteliLite 4, paralleling controllers such as InteliGen and InteliSys, engine controllers, microgrid and battery storage controllers, remote displays, communication modules and the WebSupervisor monitoring tool. ComAp datasheets give the order code, the supported plug-in modules and the extension modules for each controller.

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