ABB UNITROL® 1000 Compact and powerful automatic voltage regulators

ABB UNITROL® 1000 Compact and powerful automatic voltage regulators

DESCRIPTION

The UNITROL® 1000 product family covers a wide range of applications  for voltage regulation tasks of a synchronous generator or motor up to  80MVA. It sets a new benchmark for the global industry with respect to  functionality, reliability and connectivity.

Main features

• Compact and robust AVR for excitation  current up to 20 A; 

• Separate communication and  control processors; 

• Wide range of built-in control  software functions;

• Ethernet-based fieldbus interface; 

• Wide range of power input voltage,  for AC and DC input; 

• Flexible and freely configurable measurements  and inputs/outputs (I/Os).

Wide range of applications

• Land-based power plants based on diesel  or gas engines, gas or steam turbines and  hydro turbines; 

• Marine: electrical propulsion and auxiliary supply; 

• Traction: diesel electric locomotives; 

• Wind: based on direct connected  synchronous machines; 

• Synchronous motors; 

• Variable speed application.

Key benefits

Stable and reliable control of your machine:

• Highly integrated and robust AVR for harsh  industrial environment. Stable and accurate  regulation even with highly disturbed voltages.

AVR for various applications: 

• Fully configurable I/Os and measurement  inputs and user-specific configurable fieldbus  interface enable easy plant integration. 

Easy operation, monitoring and maintenance  of the system: 

• Intuitive and user-friendly commissioning tool. 

Full support for grid codes: 

• Certified AVR according to German grid code  including verified simulation models, capable  of analyzing dynamic net faults (FRT); 

• Built-in Power System Stabilizer (option),  simulation models and grid code  studies available. 

Efficient product life cycle management: 

• Extended life time of your assets with  minimum costs. 

Professional technical help always within  your reach: 

• ABB’s global excitation service network.