Benefits

• Microprocessor-based controller with easy-to-use integrated programmable logic and load sharing capabilities reduces space and installation costs while providing the user increased flexibility and functionality.
• Rugged, potted design provides ultimate reliability in extreme environments.
• The Offline Simulator in BESTlogic™Plus helps identify and troubleshoot the logic without the expensive need for physical hardware.
• Fully programmable I/O including an option for two analog inputs provides exceptional flexibility in all applications.
• Feature-rich design provides exceptional control for advanced paralleling, load sharing, peak shaving, automatic load shedding, load import/export control and protection.
• Capable of monitoring a generator and up to two busses. With up to seven current transformers (CTs), the DGC-2020HD can provide metering and protection for a wide array of applications.
• Multiple synchronizer modes for better system implementation.
• Built-in real-time monitor for analysis during commissioning and tuning eliminates the need for external monitoring and decreases commissioning time and costs.
• Capable of communicating with up to four AEM-2020’s and four CEM-2020’s, vastly increasing the I/O capabilities and overall flexibility of the DGC-2020HD and eliminating the need for external peripheral devices.
• Selectable breaker schemes along with BESTlogic™Plus make breaker control with the DGC-2020HD simple and quick.
• Configurable protection elements reduce the need for outside protection and external PLC's.
• Contains an extensive number of communication options which allows for easy integration into a wide variety of control systems.
• Email capabilities enable the DGC-2020HD to send email alerts on selected alarms and pre-alarms.
• Optional VRM-2020 provides generator excitation for complete voltage regulation and system control.

Manuals

Bulletins

• Product Bulletin

  • AEM-2020 and CEM-2020 Bulletin, Rev 18, English (704.8KB)
  • DGC-2020HD Bulletin, Rev 21, English (773.1KB)
  • VRM-2020 Bulletin, Rev 10, English (750KB)
  • AEM-2020 and CEM-2020 Bulletin, Rev 18, Chinese (927.6KB)
  • DGC-2020HD Bulletin, Rev 21, Chinese (991.2KB)
  • VRM-2020 Bulletin, Rev 10, Chinese (1MB)

• Brochure

  • Brochure: Power Systems Solutions - Proven Worldwide, English (5.9MB)
    Solutions for Excitation Systems, Protection Systems/Relays, Voltage Regulators, and Genset/Engine Controllers.
  • Brochure: Power Systems Solutions - Proven Worldwide, Japanese (6.4MB)
    Solutions for Excitation Systems, Protection Systems/Relays, Voltage Regulators, and Genset/Engine Controllers.

Technical Resources

• Agency Certification

  • Agency Certification: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), 21-2094227-PDA (Highland, IL) (574.5KB)
  • Agency Certification: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), 21-2094227-PDA-DUP (Taylor, TX) (1.7MB)
  • Agency Certification: UL Certificate of Compliance, DGC-2020HD (333KB)

• Application Guide

  • Application Guide: How to Set Up a System of DGC-2020HDs to Achieve Generator and Group Breaker Control (1.4MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start reference guide for implementing the use of multiple DGC-2020HD controllers to achieve generator and group breaker control.
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up a System of DGC-2020HDs to Achieve Generator and Mains Breaker Control (1.5MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start reference guide for implementing the use of multiple DGC-2020HD controllers to achieve generator and mains breaker control.
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up the DGC-2020HD for Paralleling in a Multiple Generator Setup (4.8MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start guide for implementing the use of the DGC-2020HD in a multiple generator paralleling application with a digitally controlled ATS.
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up the DGC-2020HD for Single Generator Automatic Mains Fail (3.4MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start guide for implementing the use of the DGC-2020HD in a single generator Automatic Mains Fail (AMF) application, without the use of a physical Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up the DGC-2020HD for Single Generator Operation with ATS (2.9MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start guide for implementing the use of a DGC-2020HD in a single generator application with a digitally controlled ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch).

• Guideform Specification

  • Guideform Specification: DGC-2020HD (DOC) (43.1KB)
  • Guideform Specification: DGC-2020HD (PDF) (138.8KB)

• Logic Scheme

  • Logic Scheme: Generator and Group Breaker Control (DGC-2020HD) (1.4MB)
    Compressed file includes Application Guide and Logic Files.
  • Logic Scheme: Generator and Mains Breaker Control (DGC-2020HD) (1.4MB)
    Compressed file includes Application Guide and Logic Files.
  • Logic Scheme: Paralleling in a Multiple Generator Setup (DGC-2020HD) (6.3MB)
    Compressed file includes Application Guide and Logic File.
  • Logic Scheme: Single Generator Automatic Mains Fail (DGC-2020HD) (4.5MB)
    Compressed file includes Application Guide and Logic File.
  • Logic Scheme: Single Generator Operaion with ATS (DGC-2020HD) (3.6MB)
    Compressed file includes Application Guide and Logic File.

• Product Drawing

  • DGC-2020HD Front, Rear, Side Outline Drawing with Color Touch Screen (DWG) (1.2MB)
  • DGC-2020HD Front, Rear, Side Outline Drawing with Color Touch Screen (PDF) (160.1KB)

• Product Note

  • Product Note: PRNote 140 (156.1KB)
    Utilizing a temperature transducer with the DGC-2020HD.

• Technical Paper

  • Technical Paper: Build a Resilient Power System, English (862.6KB)
  • Technical Paper: Considerations for Effective RS-485 Network Design (385.1KB)
    Considerations for effective RS-485 network design.
  • Technical Paper: Flexible Control for Generator Fleets (426.3KB)
  • Technical Paper: Genset Control and Protection (2.9MB)
    Examines the fundamental principles of controlling an engine-driven generator set.
  • Technical Paper: Build a Resilient Power System, Chinese (956KB)
  • Technical Paper: Build a Resilient Power System, French (890.6KB)
  • Technical Paper: Build a Resilient Power System, Spanish (888.4KB)

Applications

• Application Guide

  • Application Guide: How to Set Up a System of DGC-2020HDs to Achieve Generator and Group Breaker Control (1.4MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start reference guide for implementing the use of multiple DGC-2020HD controllers to achieve generator and group breaker control.
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up a System of DGC-2020HDs to Achieve Generator and Mains Breaker Control (1.5MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start reference guide for implementing the use of multiple DGC-2020HD controllers to achieve generator and mains breaker control.
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up the DGC-2020HD for Paralleling in a Multiple Generator Setup (4.8MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start guide for implementing the use of the DGC-2020HD in a multiple generator paralleling application with a digitally controlled ATS.
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up the DGC-2020HD for Single Generator Automatic Mains Fail (3.4MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start guide for implementing the use of the DGC-2020HD in a single generator Automatic Mains Fail (AMF) application, without the use of a physical Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).
  • Application Guide: How to Set Up the DGC-2020HD for Single Generator Operation with ATS (2.9MB)
    This application guide is intended to be used as a quick start guide for implementing the use of a DGC-2020HD in a single generator application with a digitally controlled ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch).

• Application Note

  • Application Note: PC-OLS (529.8KB)
    Implement Any Logic Scheme Confidently with our Offline Logic Simulator.
  • Application Note: RSC-DGC2020BROADCAST (633.3KB)
    An overview of the setup and application of the DGC-2020HD broadcast logic elements.
  • Application Note: RSC-DGC2020CTRLPROT (579.5KB)
    DGC-2020 and DGC-2020HD: Control and Protection for configurable machines.
  • Application Note: RSC-DGC2020DSS (639.9KB)
    An overview of the setup and application of the DGC-2020HD Demand Start/Stop function.
  • Application Note: RSC-DGC2020HDLOAD (919.8KB)
    Load Management using the DGC-2020HD Load Shedding Functionality
  • Application Note: RSC-DGC2020HDPARSING (369.9KB)
    Parsing the SPN, FMI, and Occurrence Count of a DTC from Modbus Registers.
  • Application Note: RSC-DGC2020HDREDUN (524.4KB)
    Implementing Generator Control with Local and Remote DGC-2020HD Controllers for Redundant Start/Stop, Metering, and Protection Capabilities.
  • Application Note: RSC-DGC2020HDREDUNCOMM (433.2KB)
    Improving On-Site Power Reliability with Redundant Communications.
  • Application Note: RSC-REMOTESTART (348.7KB)
    Remote Start Wiring Integrity Monitoring for Emergency Standby using the DGC-2020 Family

• Product Note

  • Product Note: PRNote 140 (156.1KB)
    Utilizing a temperature transducer with the DGC-2020HD.

Case Studies

• Case Study

  • Case Study: DGC-2020HD and Gravity Oil Field Services (460.9KB)
    The DGC-2020HD is used to successfully parallel 23 units and remove a facility from utility power in just 17 seconds.
  • Creating an Alternative Generation Source that Maximizes Efficiency and Redundancy (647.9KB)
    The industry-leading paralleling capabilities of the DGC-2020HD are displayed when 23 generators are closed to the bus and the plant is removed off of utility power in only 17 seconds.
  • Versatility and Reliability Set the DGC-2020HD Apart (1.2MB)
    Basler works with a consulting contractor at a major university in Texas to set up and commission two 5 generator systems using a competitor’s switchgear with both Modbus® and analog signals. Proving that the DGC-2020HD is versatile and reliable in any situation.