Features and Enhancement of the Basler ECS2100 Static Excitation Control System

Online, January 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The Basler ECS2100 is a multi-microprocessor excitation control system that provides advanced technology to precisely control, protect, and monitor synchronous generators, including new and existing applications that are driven by all types of prime movers, such as steam, gas, hydro, and diesel. Its multifunctional design allows the ECS2100 to operate as a voltage regulator or as a static exciter, providing excitation currents up to 10,000 Adc.

This Application Note describes the special features of the ECS2100 and the enhancements to the product since the acquisition of the line by Basler Electric Company. As with all of its products, Basler continues to enhance the ECS2100, provide product solutions to support customer needs and strive to exceed customer expectations.

Product improvements discussed in the Application Note include:
• De-Excitation Crowbar Circuit- DXCB
• New Hall Effect Conduction Monitors
• I/O Pulse Recognition
• Interactive Display Panel
• Standardization

The Application Note is downloadable free of charge from the Technical Resource section of the Basler web site - http://www.basler.com/html/dwnapps.htm. In addition to Application Notes, this section offers easy access to product documentation.