Synchronizing Panel is an intelligent electrical control system used to parallel multiple power sources typically two or more diesel generators (DG sets) or a generator with the utility grid to operate as a single combined power source.
Technical Specifications
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Feature
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Specification
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Rated Voltage
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415V AC
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Frequency
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50Hz | 60Hz
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Rated Current
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Upto 6300A
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Short-Circuit Capacity
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36kA to 50kA For 1s
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Protection Class
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IP54 | IP55 | IP65
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Phase Configuration
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3-Phase
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Insulation Voltage
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Up to 1000V
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Busbars
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Copper/Aluminum
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Material
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Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium
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Core Components
§ Synchronizing Controller:
The "brain" (e.g., DeepSea, Woodward, or ComAp) that calculates the phase differences and manages the logic.
§ Motorized Breakers:
High-capacity Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs) that can be closed electronically by the controller at the exact millisecond of synchronization.
§ Synchroscope:
A visual meter that shows the phase relationship between the sources (mostly used for manual backup).
§ Load Sharing Modules:
Electronics that communicate between generators to balance the "push" of electricity.
Primary Functions
§ Auto-Synchronization:
Automatically adjusts the speed (frequency) and excitation (voltage) of an incoming generator to match the "live" busbar perfectly before closing the circuit breaker.
§ Load Sharing:
Evenly distributes the total electrical demand (both kW and kVAR) among all running generators so that no single engine is overloaded while others sit idle.
§ Load Management (AMF Integration):
These panels act as smart managers, automatically starting additional generators as demand rises and shutting them down when demand falls to save fuel.
§ Dead Bus Sensing:
Detects when the busbar has no power and allows the first available generator to close its breaker instantly.
§ Reverse Power Protection:
Prevents a generator from acting like a motor (drawing power instead of producing it), which could destroy the engine.
Why Use One?
§ Redundancy:
If one generator fails, the others continue to carry the critical load without a total blackout.
§ Fuel Efficiency:
Instead of running one massive generator at 20% load, you can run one small generator at 80% load.
§ Flexibility:
Allows for maintenance on one engine while the building remains powered by the others.
Standard Tests
§ TTA (Totally Type Tested Assembly) IEC 61439-1&2
§ PTA (Partially Type Tested Assembly) IEC 60439
Brands
§ Novatric Export
Common Applications
§ Industries & Manufacturing | Infrastructure & Utility | Commercial | Renewable Energy | Telecom | Textile | Cement Industries | Hospitals | Data Centers