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1. 2 4 Status Display Menu iz use er endee 13 2 1 1 WTG Operating Status Display Menu 1 1 u ssuu4444444nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 13 2 1 2 Light Sensor Status Display Menu 1 2 2444ssnsennnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 14 2 1 3 Daily and Annual Counter Display Menu 1 3 2444444444nnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 14 2 1 4 Position of the Sun Display Menu 1 4 24444440ssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 15 2 1 5 Software Version Display Menu 1 5 442444444400RRnHnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnn 15 2 1 6 Selecting Parameters for the Alarm Function Menu 1 6 cccceeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeees 15 2 1 6 1 Alarm Status Display Menu Tb Maas era rea 16 2 1 6 2 RCC Alarm Counter Display Menu 1 6 2 ssssssssssssenneessssrennrrnrerssseerrrrrnnrsssrrrnne 16 2 1 7 Rotor Azimuth Display Menu 1 7 ee weeenaatteatetseeenes 16 22 Settings Menu Ay een ee este ee 17 2 2 1 Selecting Setting Options Menu 2 1 2424444444nHnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 18 2 2 1 1 Setting Date and Time Manually Menu 2 1 1 uussussssnnsssennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnn 18 2 2 1 2 Setting Date and Time by the RCC module Menu 2 1 2 2244snsnnnns nennen 19 2 2 2 Selecting Setting Options Menu 2 2 uuu2 242444444Hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 19 22 2 1 Wala Storage Menu 22T
2. press 0 Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Now you will automatically return to the selection menu for the wall number If you do not wish to define another wall you can quit this menu by pressing the Clear key 26 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 4 1 3 Entering the Areas of a Place of Immission Menu 2 4 1 3 Start by using the arrow keys to select the number of the area area 0 area 2 for which you plan to enter the corresponding parameters Selection 2 4 1 3 o gt Area No Please confirm the selected area number by pressing the Enter key An area is defined by its four pairs of corner coordinates Just like walls areas are defined applying the Gauss Krueger format Now enter the first pair of coordinates for the area using the numerical keys Use the arrow keys to navigate through the items Entry 2 4 1 3 Area Coordinates x 0 0 0000000 y 0 0 0000000 In the 3 line enter the x coordinate easting in the 4 line enter the y coordinate northing The first index of the coordinates defines the area number The second index specifies the respective pair of coordinates 0 or 3 concerned Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Now enter the next pair of coordinates in the new window and confirm your entry For each area you must enter a total of four pairs of coordinates After you have confirmed the last pair of coordinates a menu for activating or deactivating the area will be di
3. 2 2 3 Reset to Default Settings Menu 2 2 3 To reset the shadow impact module to the default settings please press the F9key Please note that this will delete allthe data you entered and clear all counters Action 22 3 For Reset to Default Settings Press F9 Confirm your selection by pressing the Enter key To reject the deleting process press the Clear Action Set Defaults Yes No Enter Clear key The deleting process will take about 45 seconds 2 2 2 4 Storage Check Menu 2 2 4 The configuration and log data of the shadow impact module are saved to a Smart Media Card SMC When you select this menu item the SMC will be checked and its size will be displayed Display 2 72 Test Storage Capacity Display 2 2 4 Storage Capacity 032 MB The storage capacity of the Smart Media Card can range from 16 to 128 MB 22 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 2 5 Log Data Menu 2 2 5 This menu item applies only to those shadow impact modules provided with a log function In this menu the shadow impact module will wait for the log request from a computer connected to the serial interface The computer to which the log data are to be transmitted must have the Shadow Memory software installed This software is included with the log function For detailed information on transmission of the log data please refer to the Shadow Memory manual Action Ready for Query 299 s 2 2 3 Setting the Location
4. Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Selec 2 5 l kel Day Month Year 34 User Manual Version 3 0 Now please enter the shut down time Again confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Entry 2a le Tas Date 24 12 03 Hour off 2 22 inute off 00 Finally enter the shut down period in minutes Entry Die Disa Let Date 24 12 03 Shut Down Period 0480 min Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key The shut down date is now active 2 2 5 1 7 2 Shut Down by Day of the Week Menu 2 5 1 7 2 For each day of the week you may define a shut down time After the shut down period set has elapsed the wind turbine generator will be released Set 2253215752 Day of Week 1 First select the day of the week using the numerical keys and confirm your selection by pressing the Enter key 1 Monday 2 Tuesday etc Shadow Impact Module Manual 35 Proceed by setting the shut down time for the selected day of the week using the numerical keys Entry Do 2 onday Hour off 2 22 inute off 00 Confirm the shut down time by pressing the Enter key Entry 2rd 2 onday Shut Down Period 0480 min In the next step enter the shut down period in minutes Confirm the shut down duration by pressing the Enter key Finally you should activate the shut down set for the selected day of the week Entry 2 Od 2 Status deakctive active 1 Press 1 to activ
5. Connection WTG Control Backplane Sensor Signal 1 Sensor Signal 2 Sensor Signal 3 Sensor Signal 4 RCC Signal F80 F81 i Ul Ho 83 84 80 L N PE Light Sensor NortaTec GmBH Bearbeiter Pfad F Schattenwurfmodul Handbiicher Version 3 Shadow Impact Module Manual 51 5 Appendix 5 1 Configuration Example The following is the description of a shadow impact module configuration using an example The shadow impact module is to monitor the shadow impact of two wind turbine generators WTG 1 and WTG 2 in two places of immission PI 1 and PI 2 Pl 2 is exposed to shadow impact caused by a third wind turbine generator WTG 3 Since WTG 3 has already been operated for 2 years and does not exceed any limit values by itself it must be considered as preload WTG 1 and WTG 2 are located west of the places of immission WTG 3 is located east of the places of immission A maximum daily load of 30 minutes and a maximum annual load of 8 hours is allowed in the places of immission The shadow impact module is installed in WTG 1 The following shadow impact module configuration data must be entered Location of the shadow impact module The location of the shadow impact module has a degree of latitude of 52 175 N and a degree of longitude of 10 013 E The numbers to the right of the decimal point must be decimal numbers as opposed to minutes and seconds PI 1 has one wall which is oriented to WTG 1 and WTG 2 Th
6. Menu 1 1 This display mode enables you to find out whether one of the wind turbine generators to be monitored is currently shut down by the shadow impact module Display Status WT Status WT Status WT The display shows that WTG 1 has been shut down by the shadow impact module status 0 whereas WTG 0 and WTG 2 have not been shut down status 1 Use the arrow keys to move up and down the list The status information of 50 WTGs 0 49 is displayed even though the shadow impact module cannot monitor all of the WTGs The display refers only to the shadow impact module switching outputs Menu 2 5 1 5 responsible for the corresponding WTG it does not indicate the actual operating status of the WTG Please press Clear to return to the selection menu of the status display 14 User Manual Version 3 0 2 1 2 Light Sensor Status Display Menu 1 2 The light sensors have the function of determining the direct portion of the visible sunlight Actual Display Sensor 0 Sensor 1 Sensor 2 shadow impact is possible only if the direct portion is high enough Menu 1 2 provides information on the light conditions at the respective light sensor A status of 1 means that due to the light conditions actual shadow impact is possible With a status of 0 this is not possible Up to four light sensors may be connected to the shadow impact module Using more than one light sensor is necessary in cases where the wind turbine generator
7. Menu 2 3 The location of the shadow impact module is defined by specifying the degrees of latitude and longitude Always enter these two values accurate to three decimal places as these data represent an important basis for the calculation of the position of the sun The format must be decimal as opposed to specification by minutes and seconds Entry Latitude 51 000 Please start by entering the degree of latitude The degree of latitude is preset to 51 000 degrees Use the arrow keys to change the position of the cursor Please confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key The display will now show the entry menu for the degree of longitude Entry Longitude 09 000 The degree of longitude is preset to 09 000 degrees Again please confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Shadow Impact Module Manual 23 2 2 4 Selecting the Place of Immission to Be Set Menu 2 4 The shadow impact module calculations can take into account 100 places of immission 0 99 Various settings must be performed for each place of immission Please start by selecting the number of the place of immission to be set using the numerical keys Selection PI Number 00 When the number of the desired place of immission is displayed please confirm by pressing the Enter key A new selection menu will now be displayed 2 2 4 1Selection of Setting Options Menu 2 4 1 A place of immission must be defined by the following parameters H
8. Shadow Impact Module Manual 7 1 2 Installing the Shadow Impact Module The shadow impact module is integrated in a steel cabinet with protection class IP65 It is installed on the inside of the wind turbine generator A mains supply 230 V AC must be available for voltage supply to the shadow impact module The light sensor and the radio controlled clock RCC module are installed outside of the wind turbine generator The light sensor comes mounted on a cantilever The cantilever is secured to the south side of the tower Depending on the tower type it can be mounted using stainless clamps or heavy duty dowels For connecting the light sensor and the RCC module to the shadow impact module a drilling hole in the tower or an accessible empty conduit must be available for the connection cable If desired the light sensor can be supplied mounted on a mast In this case the mast must be erected south of the wind turbine generator in order to exclude shadowing effects on the light sensor caused by the wind turbine generator tower Alternatively the light sensor may be installed on top of the wind turbine generator nacelle When choosing this type of installation a shielded control line 7 x 0 5 mm must be provided for the connection of the light sensor located on top of the nacelle to the shadow impact module located in the tower feet In principle when choosing a location for the light sensor it should be ensured that shadowing effects on
9. is correct you will now see the selection menu for the various setting options Entry Password _ Please select the desired settings menu by pressing the corresponding numerical key Use the arrow keys to move up and down the selection list Selection 1 Date Time 2 Data 3 Location Please carefully perform all of the following settings Incorrect or inaccurate settings may result in malfunction of the shadow impact module A malfunction would not cause damages however it could lead to unnecessary shut downs resulting in loss of earnings 18 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 1 Selecting Setting Options Menu 2 1 Within this menu you can specify whether date and time are to be set manually or by time leveling using the RCC module Selection Date Time 1 Manually 2 RCC Make your selection using the numerical keys 2 2 1 1Setting Date and Time Manually Menu 2 1 1 The data are entered using the numerical keys Use the arrow keys to navigate through the items The software s period of validity is from 01 01 2000 to 31 12 2056 If the module detects an incorrect date such as 30 02 2003 an error message is issued After pressing the Enter key you can correct your entry Entry Hour 08 inute 37 Second 40 The procedure for entering the time is identical to the procedure for entering the date Please note that the time you enter must be the wintertime After you have confirmed your entry by
10. is discharged all data as well as the current time setting will be lost Data which have been saved to permanent memory will be maintained for at least one year after the power failure Action Data Storage Yes Enter No Clear To save the data please press the Enter key To cancel the process please press the Clear key During a storage process the shadow impact module should not be switched off Note All data regarding the configuration of the shadow impact module should be documented and kept in a secure place 2 2 2 2 Setting the Storage Mode Menu 2 2 2 The shadow impact module has two storage modes In the preset automatic storage mode all data are saved immediately after they were entered This storage mode provides the highest level of data security however each storage process takes about 5 seconds In cases where a large amount of data has to be entered this storage mode may be too time consuming In the manual storage mode the data entered are not saved automatically Instead saving the data to permanent memory must be performed manually please refer to Menu 2 2 1 Action Storage Mode automatically Change Enter The current storage mode is displayed in the 3rd line To change the storage mode please press the Enter key Shadow Impact Module Manual 21 Action 2 2 Storage Mode 1 OR automatically manually Now select the desired storage mode using the numerical keys 2
11. responsible is shut down for the duration of the shadow impact Furthermore the preload caused by up to 38 WTGs can be considered In case the number of wind turbine generators to be monitored exceeds the maximum number of wind turbine generators controllable by a single shadow impact module several shadow impact modules may be operated in parallel As an option the shadow impact module provides for storage of all shadow impact events of at least one year in a first in first out memory The data collected include information on theoretical and actual shadow impact in the places of immission listed with time and date of occurrence as well as information on whether the limit value exceedances have resulted in wind turbine generator shut downs Using the serial interface of the shadow impact module and the Shadow Memory software the data collected may be transmitted to a computer where they can be displayed or printed out in tabular format Modifying the data is not possible Another optional feature of the shadow impact module is the shut down of wind turbine generators at fixed points in time as it may be necessary in order to prevent noise emission during night time For each day of the week and for each wind turbine generator individually a period of time can be specified during which the wind turbine generators will be shut down Furthermore it is possible to specify shut down periods for specific dates These shut downs can be recorded as well
12. rk 20 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 2 2 Setting the Storage Mode Menu 2 2 2 uuuuunssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 20 2 2 2 3 Reset to Default Settings Menu 2 2 3 uuruussssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 21 2 2 2 4 Storage Check Menu 2 2 4 uuuuunsssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr nn 21 2 2 2 5 Log Data Menu 2 25 a een ke een 22 2 2 3 Setting the Location Menu 2 3 are er rne 22 2 2 4 Selecting the Place of Immission to Be Set Menu 2 4 ccccccccccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 2 2 4 1 Selection of Setting Options Menu 2 4 1 44444444400nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 23 2 2 4 1 1 Entering the Height a Sea Level for a Place of Immission Menu 2 4 1 1 24 2 2 4 1 2 Entering the Wall of a Place of Immission Menu 2 4 1 2 nme 24 2 2 4 1 3 Entering the Areas of a Place of Immission Menu 2 4 1 3 seen 26 2 2 4 1 4 Entering the Permitted Load Times Menu 2 4 1 4 nssssssnnnnsnennnnnnnnenn 27 2 2 4 1 5 Setting the Annual Counter Menu 2 4 1 5 uuusssssssssnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnn 27 2 2 4 1 6 Setting the Beginning of the Year Menu 2 4 1 6 eeeeeceteeeeeeeeeeeeeetaees 28 2 2 5 Selecting the Wind Turbine Generator to Be Set Menu 2 5 uuunssennnenssnnnnenn nennen 29 2 2 5 1 Selection of Setting Options Menu 2 5 1 29 2 2 5 1 1 Entering the Hub Height of the Wind Turbin
13. using the numerical keys to enter the number of the wind turbine generator for which you plan to perform the required settings The selection ranges from 0 to 49 When the number of the desired Selection WTG Number 00 wind turbine generator is displayed please press the Enter key A new selection menu will now be displayed 2 2 5 1Selection of Setting Options Menu 2 5 1 Please select the desired settings menu by pressing the corresponding numerical key Use the arrow keys to move up and down the selection list Selection Dr Dee L WTG Number 01 1 Hub Height 2 Rotor Radius l 2 2 5 1 1 Entering the Hub Height of the Wind Turbine Generator Menu 2 5 1 1 Enter the hub height of the wind turbine generator in meters using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Use the arrow keys to navigate through the entry positions Entry 2 De WTG Number 01 Hub Height 000 m 30 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 5 1 2 Entering the Rotor Radius Menu 2 5 1 2 Enter the rotor radius of the wind turbine generator in meters using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Use the arrow keys to navigate through the entry positions Entry 2 WTG Number 01 RotorRadius 000m 2 2 5 1 3 Entering the Altitude of the Wind Turbine Generator Menu 2 5 1 3 Please enter the height above seal level of the wind turbine generator in meters using the numerical keys Start by
14. A F5 F160mA F6 F160mA F7 F160mA F81 F1A 230 V AC mains voltage F82 F 1A 230 V AC mains voltage Attention The fuses F81 and F82 are mains fuses Disconnect the supply voltage from the shadow impact module by operating the OFF switch before you open the terminal blocks 81 and 82 Use an adequate measuring device to ensure that no voltage is present 48 User Manual Version 3 0 4 3 Shadow Impact Module Vers 3 0 Terminal Connections for 1 WTG Shadow Impact Module Version 3 0 for 1 WTG Mains Supply Sensor and RCC Connection WTG Control Backplane AN j 230 V AC Sensor Signal 1 Sensor Signal 2 Sensor Signal 3 Sensor Signal 4 RCC Signal a T 12 bu 11 NortuTec GmBH SWM 3 0 Klemmenbelegung 1 Ausgang eng Datum Zeichnungs Version 17 11 03 Vers 1 0 Bearbeiter M Hartmund Pfad F Schattenwurfmodul Handb cher Version 3 Shadow Impact Module Manual 49 4 4 Shadow Impact Module Vers 3 0 Terminal Connections for 6 WTGs Shadow Impact Module Version 3 0 for 6 WTG Mains Supply Sensor and RCC Connection WTG Control Backplane Relais 24V DC from NT 2 OV DC from NT 2 Sensor Signal 1 Sensor Signal 2 Sensor Signal 3 Sensor Signal 4 RCC Signal a aa T Al INortuTec GmbH Bearbeiter Pfad Oooo y 50 User Manual Version 3 0 4 5 Light Sensor and RCC Connection Shadow Impact Module Version 3 0 for 1 WTG Mains Supply Sensor and RCC
15. Shadow Impact Module SIM Manual for Version 3 0 Software Version 4 4 Windtest NortuTrec GmsH Kaiser Wilhelm Koog GmbH User Manual Version 3 0 Manual for Shadow Impact Module Version 3 0 Software Version 4 4 1 Edition March 2004 Sales and Project Coordination WINDTEST Kaiser Wilhelm Koog GmbH Dipl Ing J rg Neubert Sommerdeich 14 b 25709 Kaiser Wilhelm Koog Germany Tel 49 4856 901 0 Fax 49 4856 901 49 Email nb windtest de Internet www windtest de Development Manufacture and Installation NorthTec GmbH Horsbeker Weg 2 24980 Schafflund Tel 49 700 66784832 NORTHTEC Email swm northtec de Internet www northtec de Shadow Impact Module Manual 3 Table of Contents 1 Product Description zu 2 22 22 een 6 sll Applications ee Be ee re 6 1 2 Installing the Shadow Impaet M dulen n ren 7 13 MEU TIO NVA sr En 8 1 3 1 Shadow Impact Eal6ulalon an 8 13 2 Light Sensor Sn re ee 8 1 3 3 Shut Down of Wind Turbine Generators 44444444HHnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 8 1 4 Configuration of the Shadow Impact Module sssssssnnsneessesennrrrnenssseernrrrnnreserrrnnnnnnresseennne 9 1 5 LOG F nction optonal se ne ee 10 1 6 Azimuth PUnchon Optional jer sea anne nn in e n i aei 10 1 7 Alarm FUnel anLOplomals snc Mees ee ee ne ee Meee 11 1 8 Language Selection ptllonallannss er ei Heike 11 2 Menu Navidation 2 22 na ee 12
16. ate the shut down press 0 to deactivate the shut down The current status is displayed in the lower left Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key 36 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 6 Combinations Menu 2 6 In order for the shadow impact caused by a wind turbine generator to be related to a place of immission the wind turbine generator and the place of immission must be combined with each other After the places of immission and the wind turbine generators have been entered these are not automatically combined with each other Combinations must be generated in Menu 2 6 1 Selection Combinations 1 Generate 2 Set Status 2 2 6 1 Generating the Combinations Menu 2 6 1 1 Upon selection of this menu item all the places of immission are combined with all wind turbine generators All the combinations generated during this process are assigned the active status S 1 For a list of combinations please refer to Menu 2 6 2 Action 226 ei Combinations Will be generated 2 2 6 2 Setting the Status of the Combinations Menu 2 6 2 After the combinations have been generated they will be in active status S 1 Therefore the shadow impact module will assume that each wind turbine generator may cause shadow impact in each place of immission However if there is a visibility obstacle between a wind turbine generator Action 2 404 2 COOOWO1P001S1 COOIWOI1POO2S1 C002WO2POO1S1 and a place of immission real shadow impac
17. checking the shadow impact module is recommended Alarm status 0 indicates that all the components monitored are operating properly 2 1 6 2 RCC Alarm Counter Display Menu 1 6 2 Every night the time of the shadow impact module is synchronised to the time signal received from the radio controlled clock RCC The RCC alarm counter indicates the number of consecutive times the reception of the time signal has failed In case the RCC alarm counter exceeds the limit value entered in menu item 2 8 2 3 an alarm is triggered 2 1 7 Rotor Azimuth Display Menu 1 7 This menu displays the absolute and relative azimuth of the rotor in degrees The absolute azimuth azimuth 1 indicates the position of the rotor where a value of 0 indicates orientation to north 90 east etc The relative azimuth indicates the position of the rotor relative to the sun A relative azimuth of 0 or 180 means that the rotor is positioned at a right angle to the direction of the sunrays Shadow Impact Module Manual 17 2 2 Settings Menu 2 Before you can go to the Settings menu you must enter the four digit user password The password is preset to 0000 In Menu 2 8 1 you can change the password as desired For secure operation of the shadow impact module we recommend you disclose this password only to those persons authorised to change the settings of the shadow impact module Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key If the password you have entered
18. d load times 480 min a 30 min d Menu 2 5 Wind turbine generators Menu 2 5 1 WTG 01 WTG 01 Menu 2 5 1 1 Hub height 85 m Menu 2 5 1 2 Rotor radius 35 m Menu 2 5 1 3 Height above sea level 92 m Menu 2 5 1 4 Location coordinates X 01 3569 344 Y 01 5782 850 Menu 2 5 1 5 WTG switchable Switching output 00 User Manual Version 3 0 Menu 2 5 1 WEA 02 WEA 02 Menu 2 5 1 1 Hub height 85 m Menu 2 5 1 2 Rotor radius 35 m Menu 2 5 1 3 Height above sea level 93 m Menu 2 5 1 4 Location coordinates X 01 3569 214 Y 01 5782 653 Menu 2 5 1 5 WTG switchable Switching output 01 Menu 2 5 1 WTG 03 WTG 03 Menu 2 5 1 1 Hub height 60 m Menu 2 5 1 2 Rotor radius 27 m Menu 2 5 1 3 Height above sea level 88 m Menu 2 5 1 4 Location coordinates X 01 3570 093 Y 01 5782 699 Menu 2 5 1 5 WTG non switchable Switching output 99 Shadow Impact Module Manual 55 Menu 2 6 Combinations Menu 2 6 1 Combination 000 Menu 2 6 1 1 WTG 01 Menu 2 6 1 2 PI 01 Menu 2 6 1 3 Status active Menu 2 6 1 Combination 001 Menu 2 6 1 1 WTG 01 Menu 2 6 1 2 PI 02 Menu 2 6 1 3 Status active Menu 2 6 1 Combination 002 Menu 2 6 1 1 WEA 02 Menu 2 6 1 2 PI 01 Menu 2 6 1 3 Status active Menu 2 6 1 Combination 003 Menu 2 6 1 1 WEA 02 Menu 2 6 1 2 PI 02 Menu 2 6 1 3 Status active Menu 2 6 1 Combination 0 Menu 2 6 1 1 WTG 03 Menu 2 6 1 2 PI 02 Menu 2 6 1 3 Status active 04 C
19. e Generator Menu 2 5 1 1 29 2 2 5 1 2 Entering the Rotor Radius Menu 2 5 1 2 uuussssnsssssnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 30 2 2 5 1 3 Entering the Altitude of the Wind Turbine Generator Menu 2 5 1 3 30 2 2 5 1 4 Entering the Coordinates of the Wind Turbine Generator Menu 2 5 1 4 30 22 9 1 5 Control MCA 2571 Senne 31 2 2 5 1 6 Entering the Follow up Time for the Wind Turbine Generator Menu 2 5 1 6 32 2 2 5 1 7 Sound Option Selection Menu 2 5 1 7 uusu444nnn nenn nnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnn 33 2 2 5 1 7 1 Shut Down by Date Menu 2 5 1 7 1 uuu24444444444BHRn nenn anne nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 33 2 2 5 1 7 2 Shut Down by Day of the Week Menu 2 5 1 7 2 cccuunssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 34 2 2 6 Gombinati ns Menu 2 6 sreski g tian Rei He 36 2 2 6 1 Generating the Combinations Menu 2 6 1 1 eeeeceeeeeeeee teeter te teettneeeeeeeetteeee 36 2 2 6 2 Setting the Status of the Combinations Menu 2 6 2 cc ciececeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeeeteeee 36 2 2 7 Selecting the Light Sensor Settings Menu 2 7 cccccceeeeeeeeeeseneceeeeeeeeeteeesnaeaeeeeeees 37 2 2 7 1 Entering the Number of Light Sensors Menu 2 7 1 c cccceeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeeeteeee 37 2 2 7 2 Adjusting the Sensors Menu 2 7 2 22244440unnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 38 Shadow Impact Module Manual 5 2 2 7 3 Entering a Hysteresis Menu 2 7 3 2244444uuunn4nnnn
20. e above data the shadow impact module can be completely configured The coordinates are specified in Gauss Krueger format The first value represents easting the second value represents northing After these data have been entered the places of immission need to be combined with the wind turbine generators Combining is necessary only if the wind turbine generator is actually capable of causing real shadow impact in the corresponding place of immission Therefore combining WTG 3 with PI 1 in this example would not make sense 52 User Manual Version 3 0 Menu 2 3 Location Setting the location Degree of latitude 52 175 Degree of longitude 10 013 Menu 2 4 Places of immission Menu 2 4 1 Place of immission 01 PI 01 Menu 2 4 1 1 Height above sea level 89 m Menu 2 4 1 2 Wall 0 x 0 0 3569 746 y 0 0 5782 801 x 0 1 3569 744 y 0 1 5782 789 Height 3m Orientation North or east Status active Menu 2 4 1 3 Area 0 Status active Menu 2 4 1 4 Permitted load times 480 min a 30 min d Shadow Impact Module Manual Menu 2 4 1 Place of immission 02 PI 02 Menu 2 4 1 1 Height above sea level 89 m Menu 2 4 1 2 Wall 0 x 0 0 3569 731 y 0 0 5782 723 x 0 1 3569 729 y 0 1 5782 711 Height 5 m Orientation North or east Status active Menu 2 4 1 2 Wall 1 x 0 0 3569 752 y 0 0 5782 722 x 0 1 3569 751 y 0 1 5782 719 Height 3m Orientation South or east Status active Menu 2 4 1 4 Permitte
21. e relevant wall area has the following pairs of corner coordinates 3569 746 5782 801 and 3569 744 5782 789 The wall height is 3 meters The wall exterior is oriented north west In front of the wall there is a patio area to be taken into account as well The patio area has the following four pairs of corner coordinates 3569 746 5782 801 3569 745 5782 795 3569 740 5782 795 and 3569 741 5782 802 PI 2 has a wall which is oriented to WTG 1 and WTG 2 as well The relevant wall area has the following pairs of corner coordinates 3569 731 5782 723 and 3569 729 5782 711 The wall height is 5 meters The wall exterior is oriented north west Another house wall is oriented to WTG 3 The relevant wall area has the following pairs of corner coordinates 3569 752 5782 722 and 3569 751 5782 719 The wall height is 3 meters The wall exterior is oriented south east The height above sea level of the places of immission is 89 meters WTG 1 and WTG 2 have a hub height of 85 meters and a rotor radius of 35 meters The location coordinates of WTG 1 are as follows 3569 344 5782 850 The height above sea level is 92 meters The location coordinates of WTG 2 are as follows 3569 214 5782 653 The height above sea level is 93 meters WTG 3 has a hub height of 60 meters and a rotor radius of 27 meters The location coordinates of WEA 3 are as follows 3570 093 5782 699 The height above sea level is 88 meters Using th
22. ease select the desired entry menu pressing the respective numerical key 2 2 7 1 Entering the Number of Light Sensors Menu 2 7 1 Use this menu to enter the number of light sensors connected to the shadow impact module This parameter is preset to 1 Use the arrow keys to select the number of light sensors and confirm your selection by pressing the Enter key Entry PER RER No Of Sensors 1 38 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 7 2 Adjusting the Sensors Menu 2 7 2 This menu allows for adjusting the light sensor sensitivity according to the ambient light conditions The light sensitivity is preset to 1 Usually you can retain this value Increasing this value will increase the sensitivity of the light sensor In case adjusting the sensitivity should be necessary modify the value only slightly and observe the behaviour of the shadow impact module afterwards Changing the sensitivity from 1 to 2 will cause the shadow impact module to consider shadow impact effects possible at half the direct sunlight portion Use the numerical arrow keys to select the number of the sensor for which you wish to change the sensitivity Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Now you can revise the sensitivity using Entry 2 12 Sensitivity Sensor No 0 01 000 the numerical keys Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key To quit the menu press the Clear key 2 2 7 3 Entering a Hysteresis Menu 2 7 3 Only after the
23. eight above sea level the coordinates of an area or wall and the permitted daily and annual load times Each place of immission may be assigned up to 5 walls and up to 3 areas Please select the desired settings menu by pressing the corresponding numerical key Use the Selection De A PI Number 03 1 Hight a Seale 2 Walls arrow keys to move up and down the selection list 24 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 4 1 1 Entering the Height a Sea Level for a Place of Immission Menu 2 4 1 1 Please enter the place of immission s height above sea level in meters using the numerical keys Start by entering an algebraic sign If you skip this entry the algebraic sign will remain positive Entry 2 4 1 1 PI Number 03 Height above Sea Level 0000m Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key You will automatically return to the selection menu for further settings regarding the place of immission selected 2 2 4 1 2 Entering the Wall of a Place of Immission Menu 2 4 1 2 A wall is defined by its corner coordinates height and orientation Selection 2 4 1 2 Wall No 0 gt Start by using the arrow keys to select the number of the wall wall 0 wall 4 for which you plan to enter the corresponding parameters Please confirm the selected wall number by pressing the Enter key First you must enter the two pairs of corner coordinates x and y or easting and northing of the wall in 7 digit Gauss Krueger format Now
24. enter the first pair of coordinates for the wall using the numerical keys Use the arrow keys to navigate through the items In the 3 line enter the x coordinate easting in the 4 line enter the y coordinate northing The Entry 2 84 cde 2 Wall Coordinates x 0 0 0000000 y 0 0 0000000 Shadow Impact Module Manual 25 first index of the coordinates defines the wall number 0 4 The second index specifies the respective pair of coordinates 0 or 1 concerned Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Now enter the pair of coordinates in the new window and confirm your entry Please enter the wall height in meters in the following window Entry 2 4 1 2 PI 03 Height Wall No 0 00 m After you have confirmed this entry you will get to the menu for entering a direction to which the wall exterior is oriented Entry 2 4 1 2 Wall Orientat 0 East E 1 S 2 W 3 N 4 Select the direction using the respective numerical key e g 2 south For example if the wall is oriented north west you can enter either north or west After you have confirmed your entry you will get to the last menu item referring to the wall Here you can either activate or deactivate the wall Only activated walls will be taken into account by the shadow impact calculations Entry 2241 22 wall No 0 Status deactive active 1 To activate the wall please press the numerical key 1 to deactivate the wall
25. entering an algebraic sign If you skip this entry the algebraic sign will remain positive Entry 2 9 WTG Number 01 Height above Sea Level 0005 m Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Use the arrow keys to navigate through the entry positions 2 2 5 1 4 Entering the Coordinates of the Wind Turbine Generator Menu 2 5 1 4 The location coordinates of the wind turbine generator are entered in 7 digit Gauss Krueger format In the 3 line enter the x coordinate easting in the 4 line enter the y coordinate northing The index of the coordinates indicates the number of the wind turbine generator Entry Zio deeded WTG Coordinates x 01 3502966 y 01 6401078 Enter the coordinates of the wind turbine generator using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Use the arrow keys to navigate through the entry positions Shadow Impact Module Manual 31 2 2 5 1 5 Control Menu 2 5 1 5 The shadow impact module can be provided with 1 to 12 switching outputs Each of the existing switching outputs may be assigned to one of the 50 wind turbine generators By default all of the wind turbine generators are non switchable This state applies to all those wind turbine generators which do cause shadow impact in a place of immission but are not monitored by a shadow impact module Entry 2 0155 Control WTG 04 not Switchable Change Fl To change the mode of the wind turbine ge
26. ght angle and the azimuth direction angle of the sun are represented in degrees Display 1 4 Position of Sun Height 041 279 Azimuth 250 647 The height angle is measured between the horizontal plane and the sun When the sun is at the zenith the height angle is 90 At the horizon the height angle is 0 The azimuth of the sun is measured along the horizon in clockwise direction from north where it is 0 East 90 south 180 etc In case the position of the sun indicated does not correspond to the actual conditions you should check date and time and correct these data if necessary Another source of error may be a location entered incorrectly Please check the degree of latitude and longitude entered in Menu 2 3 2 1 5 Software Version Display Menu 1 5 If you should have questions regarding the operation of the shadow impact module please indicate to us the software version displayed in this menu Display 1 5 Software Version 4 4 a 03 04 2 1 6 Selecting Parameters for the Alarm Function Menu 1 6 From within this menu you can display various parameters of the Alarm function Selection 1 Status Alarm 2 RCC Alarm 16 User Manual Version 3 0 2 1 6 1 Alarm Status Display Menu 1 6 1 This menu displays the current status of the Alarm function The Alarm function monitors the operation of the light sensors and the radio controlled clock Alarm status 1 indicates a malfunction in which case
27. ind turbine generator shut down by the shadow impact module is not released as soon as the shadow impact is interrupted by a short period of cloudiness This may serve the purpose of preventing wind turbine generators from being shut down and released in short intervals Entry 23 9 1226 WTG Number 00 Follow up Time 0000 s Enter the follow up time using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Use the arrow keys to navigate through the entry positions Shadow Impact Module Manual 33 2 2 5 1 7 Sound Option Selection Menu 2 5 1 7 This menu item and its sub items are relevant only if the shadow impact module is provided with the sound option The sound option enables shutting down wind turbine generators for predefined periods of time The shut down may be set to be performed on specific days or on a regular basis specific days of the week Selection 2 5 1 7 Sound WTG 00 1 Date 2 Day of Week Select either shut down by date or shut down by day of the week by pressing the respective numerical key 2 2 5 1 7 1 Shut Down by Date Menu 2 5 1 7 1 You may enter 20 different dates on which the wind turbine generator is to be shut down Start by selecting a date number ranging from 0 to 19 using the numerical keys Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Selec 2sSe14 7 51 Number of Date 00 Then enter the date on which you would like the wind turbine generator to be shut down
28. is installed e g in the middle of the year if the place of immission has been exposed to shadow impact for several hours prior to the installation Entry 2 4 1 5 Setting Annual Counter 0000 min The counter is set using the numerical keys Use the arrow keys to navigate through the entry positions Please confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key 28 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 4 1 6 Setting the Beginning of the Year Menu 2 4 1 6 Here you can select the first day of the annual period to be considered on which the annual counters will be reset to zero The beginning of the year is preset to 01 09 The ideal date to choose depends on the seasons during which the place of immission can be shadowed As a general rule the beginning of the year should be set to the beginning of the strong wind period Enzry 2 4 1 6 Begin Of Year Day 01 onth 09 Enter the desired date using the numerical keys Confirm your entry by pressing the Enterkey Shadow Impact Module Manual 29 2 2 5 Selecting the Wind Turbine Generator to Be Set Menu 2 5 In the shadow impact module wind turbine generators are defined by their hub height rotor radius height above sea level as well as the respective location coordinates Up to 12 wind turbine generators can be assigned to one out of 12 switching outputs in the shadow impact module The switching outputs are used to control the corresponding wind turbine generator Please start by
29. n Since the authorities usually specify limit values for daily and annual shadow impact there is a daily as well as an annual counter for each place of immission For each of these counters you can set a limit value As soon as shadow impact is detected in one of these places of immission the respective counters will be updated in cycles of one minute If one of the counters reaches its limit value the wind turbine generator causing the shadow impact is shut down Once the rotor shadow has passed the place of immission or the light intensity has become too low to cause real shadow impact the wind turbine generator is released Shadow impact effects at a sun height angle of lt 3 are not taken into account The annual period surveyed can be defined for each place of immission individually In places of immission where shadow impact effects may occur all year round setting the start of the annual period surveyed to the start of the strong wind period is an obvious choice This way shut down hours during the strong wind periods due to exceedance of the maximum permitted annual immission can be reduced As a result these shut down events are shifted to the summer months 1 3 1 Shadow Impact Calculation The shadow impact module cyclically determines the position of the sun Using the position of the sun as well as the wind turbine generator data entered the position and the size of the rotor shadow is calculated The results of this calculation a
30. ne is at its maximum As the position of the rotor changes towards the direction of the sunrays the shadow ellipse reduces in size until only a small stripe remains The Azimuth function provides an analogue input for analysing the azimuth signal from the wind turbine generator The input signal may be either a voltage or a current signal The shadow impact log will indicate the wind direction for each invent Shadow Impact Module Manual 11 1 7 Alarm Function optional The Alarm function provides an additional floating relay contact normally closed contact normally open contact which can be used to verify that the shadow impact module is operating properly During normal operation the relay contact is active If the power supply to the shadow impact module is interrupted or the monitoring routines of the shadow impact module detects a failure in the light sensor or radio controlled clock this relay contact is released 1 8 Language Selection optional If Language Selection is enabled you can choose between German or English user interface 12 User Manual Version 3 0 2 Menu Navigation To start up the shadow impact module please operate the main switch After about 15 seconds date and time will be displayed WINDTEST SIM 3 0 Date 2003 10 05 Time 3 034 223 The shadow impact is ready for operation and you can now view the operating parameters or make settings After you have turned on the shadow impact mod
31. nerator selected to switchable please press the F1 key For a short while the following will be displayed WTG Switchable Then the switching output assigned to the wind turbine generator will be displayed The switching output is preset to 99 The number of physically existing switching outputs ranges from 0 to 11 maximum number Therefore a shadow impact module for switching e g five wind turbine generators will have the physical switching outputs O to 4 If you select a switching output with a number exceeding the number of physical existing switching outputs for a wind turbine generator this wind turbine generator will be regarded as switchable however the shadow impact module will not be able to shut down this wind turbine generator This state applies to all those wind turbine generators monitored by a different shadow impact module running in parallel Entry Dr Ds DiD Control WTG 04 Select Output 99 Set the desired switching output using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Please double check your settings in the following display 32 User Manual Version 3 0 If the settings are correct you can quit the menu by pressing the Clear key To change the settings press the F1 key Entry 2 9 8149 Control WTG 04 Switchable 01 Change Fl 2 2 5 1 6 Entering the Follow up Time for the Wind Turbine Generator Menu 2 5 1 6 As a result of setting a follow up time a w
32. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 38 2 2 8 Miscellaneous Menu 2 Bl 2 25 ses ar 39 2 2 8 1 Setting the Password Menu 2 8 1 uussssnnnsssennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnn 39 2 2 8 2 Parameters for the Alarm Function Menu 2 8 2 uusssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnn 40 2 2 8 2 1 Entering the Alarm Output Menu 2 8 2 1 444444444440Rnn ern nnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnn 40 2 2 8 2 2 Clearing an Alarm Menu 2 8 2 2 224444snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 40 2 2 8 2 3 Setting the RCC Limit Value Menu 2 8 2 3 22222244444nennnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnn nn 41 2 2 8 3 Parameters for the Azimuth Function Menu 2 8 3 uusuuus42222nnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnennnnnn 41 2 2 8 3 1 Setting the Azimuth Tolerance Menu 2 8 3 1 44444ssnnnn nen nnnnnnnennnnnnn nn 42 2 2 8 3 2 Setting the Azimuth Offset Menu 2 8 3 2 uuusnnsssssnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 42 2 2 8 3 3 Entering the Hub Distance Menu 2 8 3 3 uuuuu244222nnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 43 2 2 8 3 4 Entering the Measuring Cycle Menu 2 8 3 4 224444snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnn 43 2 2 8 3 5 Entering the Number of Measurements Menu 2 8 3 5 ccccccceeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeees 44 2 2 8 4 Selecting the Menu Language Menu 2 8 4 222444ssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 44 2 2 9 Control Check MENU Oy ae denen 45 3 Maintenance of the Shadow Impact Module uuuruus
33. nu 2 5 Hub height Menu 2 5 1 1 Rotor radius Menu 2 5 1 2 Height above Sea Level Menu 2 5 1 3 Gauss Krueger coordinates of location Menu 2 5 1 4 10 User Manual Version 3 0 1 5 Log Function optional If the shadow impact module is provided with a log function all shadow impact events are recorded Each event is assigned a time stamp The following events are logged e Shadow Impact The corresponding wind turbine generator causes real shadow impact in the corresponding place of immission e Theoretical Shadow Impact Theoretically shadow impact may occur in the corresponding place of immission However the intensity of the direct sunlight is too low to cause actual shadow impact effects e End of Shadow Impact Since the sun has changed its position the corresponding wind turbine generator can no longer cause actual shadow impact in the corresponding place of immission e Stop WTG The corresponding wind turbine generator was stopped by the shadow impact module e Start WTG The corresponding wind turbine generator was released For a log example please refer to Appendix 6 2 1 6 Azimuth Function optional The shut down periods of the wind turbine generators can be reduced to a minimum by taking into account the position of the rotor when calculating the duration of shadow impact When the rotor is positioned at a right angle to the direction of the sun rays the shadow ellipse of the rotor in the horizontal pla
34. ombination 000 Combination 001 Combination 002 Combination 003 Combination 004 56 User Manual Version 3 0 5 2 Example of a Log _ 5 2 5 2 2 2 AE RE 2 oO O Q S O T QO 02 2 E 5 E z 8 3 2 2 1 29 09 2003 8 15 23 2 3 0 347 Shadow Impact 2 29 09 2003 8 32 12 2 3 16 363 End of Shadow Impact 3 29 09 2003 16 07 12 2 2 16 363 Shadow Impact 4 29 09 2003 16 21 15 2 Stop WTG 5 29 09 2003 16 44 12 2 2 30 377 End of Shadow Impact 6 29 09 2003 16 44 23 2 Start WTG 7 29 09 2003 17 01 23 1 1 0 480 Theoretical Shadow Impact 8 29 09 2003 17 09 54 1 1 0 480 Shadow Impact 9 29 09 2003 17 09 07 1 Stop WTG 10 29 09 2003 17 25 34 1 1 0 480 End of Shadow Impact 11 29 09 2003 17 25 42 1 Start WTG Entry 1 WTG 3 causes real shadow impact in PI 2 Entry 2 The shadow impact in PI 2 caused by WTG 3 has ended as the sun has changed its position Entry 3 WTG 2 causes real shadow impact in PI 2 Entry 4 WTG 2 is stopped because the limit value of 30 minutes has been exceeded in PI 2 Entry 5 Since the sun has changed its position WTG 2 can no longer cause shadow impact in Pl 2 Entry 6 WTG 2 is released Entry 7 WTG 1 could cause shadow impact in PI 1 provided the direct sun radiation is strong enough Entry 8 WTG 1 causes real shadow impact in PI 1 Entry 9 WTG 1 is stopped because
35. on the Azimuth function takes into account the azimuth of the rotor When the rotor is positioned at a right angle to the direction of the sun rays the shadow ellipse of the rotor is at its maximum As the position of the rotor changes towards the direction of the sunrays the shadow ellipse reduces in size until only a small stripe remains From this menu you can navigate to the displays for setting the Azimuth function parameters Just press the desired numerical key Selection Des 1 Tolerance 2 Offset WTG 3 Hub Distance 42 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 8 3 1 Setting the Azimuth Tolerance Menu 2 8 3 1 In order to take into account a potential inaccurateness of the azimuth signal provided by the wind turbine generator you can enter an azimuth tolerance The azimuth tolerance is entered in degrees This valued is added to the angle between the direction of the sunrays and the position of Entry 220 31 ToleranceAzimuth 05 Degree the rotor The azimuth tolerance is preset to 5 The higher the azimuth tolerance you set the less effective the Azimuth function However if the value selected for the azimuth tolerance is too low an inaccurate azimuth signal may cause the size of the rotor shadow to be underrated Enter the azimuth tolerance using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key 2 2 8 3 2 Setting the Azimuth Offset Menu 2 8 3 2 This menu can be used to compensate for a poten
36. ow Impact Module The shadow impact module is maintenance free to a great extent However the light sensors must be checked for dirt and cleaned as necessary on a regular basis Also the proper functioning of the RCC module should be checked every 4 months After commissioning the shadow impact module you should check the shut down times for plausibility in order to exclude errors in the shadow impact module configuration 4 Technical Documentation 4 1 General Specifications Operating temperature Protection class Switch Cabinet with Module Dimensions Weight Supply voltage Max power consumption Switching Outputs Max switching current at 30 V DC Rated voltage max switching voltage Max switching power AC1 Light Sensor Dimensions Weight Cantilever length Supply voltage Radio Controlled Clock RCC Dimensions Weight Supply voltage 20 C 50 C IP 65 500 x 500 x 310 mm H x W x D approx 23 kg 230 V AC 30 W 10A 250 V AC 400 V AC 2500 VA 80 x 65 x 80 mm H x Wx D approx 11 kg cantilever incl 1 5m 15 V DC power supply unit installed inside the cabinet 90 x 90 x 50 mm H x Wx D approx 800 g 15 V DC power supply unit installed inside the cabinet Shadow Impact Module Manual 47 4 2 Fuses in Terminal Blocks The terminal blocks 1 to 7 and 81 82 contain micro fuses 5 x 20 mm with the following values Fi F160mA F2 F160mA F3 F160mA F4 F160m
37. period defined by the hysteresis has elapsed a change from shadow impact to no shadow impact will be taken into account The hysteresis is preset to 60 seconds To prevent the wind turbine generators from being shut down and released in short intervals due to unsettled weather conditions the hysteresis should not be set too low Entry 218 Hysteresis 060 s Enter the hysteresis using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Use the arrow keys to navigate through the entry positions Shadow Impact Module Manual 39 2 2 8 Miscellaneous Menu 2 8 Use this menu to change the password for the Settings menu to set parameters for the Alarm and Azimuth function or to select the menu language Select a menu item by pressing the respective numerical key Selection 1 Password 2 Alarm 3 Azimuth 2 2 8 1 Setting the Password Menu 2 8 1 Enter your new password using the numerical keys Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Entry Password old 0000 new 0000 Note The password is required for accessing the Settings menu Please do not forget your password The Display menu can be accessed without a password 40 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 8 2 Parameters for the Alarm Function Menu 2 8 2 From this menu you can navigate to the displays for setting the Alarm function parameters Just press the desired numerical key Selection 2 1 Output 2 Alarm Reset 3 Limi
38. pressing the Enter key the processor clock adopts the new time data Please double check that the new date and time have been entered correctly Note Please note that the time you enter must be the wintertime Shadow Impact Module Manual 19 2 2 1 2Setting Date and Time by the RCC module Menu 2 1 2 If the shadow impact module is provided with a RCC radio controlled clock module the time is corrected automatically at night In Menu 2 1 2 you can manually trigger the time setting process to be performed by the RCC module If the shadow impact module is not provided with a RCC module the following error message is issued upon selecting this menu RCC Option Not Available Under optimum reception conditions the time setting process takes 3 to 4 minutes In case of disturbed reception the frequency search is aborted after one hour You can also stop the frequency search by pressing the Clear key 2 2 2 Selecting Setting Options Menu 2 2 In this selection menu you may choose menu items referring to data storage Selection Data 1 Data Storage 2 Storage Mode Make your selection using the numerical keys 20 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 2 1 Data Storage Menu 2 2 1 Within this menu the data entered are saved to permanent memory In case of a power failure all data which have not been saved to permanent memory are held in a buffer accumulator based main memory for about 1 week After the buffer accumulator
39. re then compared to the positions of the places of immission Thus the shadow impact module knows at any time whether shadow impact effects are theoretically possible in one or more places of immission The exact time of day is a prerequisite for reliable shadow impact calculations Therefore the shadow impact module is provided with a radio controlled clock RCC module 1 3 2 Light Sensors In order to determine whether shadow impact effects are actually possible the shadow impact module is provided with one or more light sensors The light sensors enable the assessment of the light conditions The rotor shadow will be perceived only if the direct sun radiation is strong enough 1 3 3 Shut Down of Wind Turbine Generators A wind turbine generator is shut down only if rea shadow impact effects occur in a place of immission exceeding a shadow impact limit value If the shadow impact is eliminated due to cloudiness after a wind turbine generator has been shut down the wind turbine generator is released In order to prevent a wind turbine generator from being shut down and released in short intervals due to unstable weather conditions you can define a follow up time As a result of setting a follow up time a wind turbine generator shut down by the shadow impact module is not released as soon as the sky clouds over Only after the follow up time has elapsed or shadow impact is no longer possible according to the shadow impact calculation the
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41. s are located far away from each other so that on days with slowly passing clouds there may be longer periods during which the light conditions at the wind turbine generators differ from each other Employing a second light sensor may also serve the purpose of reducing the failure probability of the shadow impact module due to a damaged or dirty light sensor 2 1 3 Daily and Annual Counter Display Menu 1 3 This display menu provides information on the load times of the places of immission Display Trs PIOO 15 0140min PIO1 00 0080min PIO2 00 0000min l The load times shown on the display are to be read as follows On the current day PI 0 has been impacted for a total of 15 minutes and during the current year it has been impacted for a total of 140 minutes On the current day PI 1 has not been impacted at all however during the current year it has been impacted for a total of 80 minutes PI 2 has not been impacted so far neither on the current day nor in the course of the current year Regarding the load times the switchable as well as the non switchable WTGs are taken into account The daily counter is reset to zero at midnight The annual counter is reset to zero at the end of the year Use the arrow keys to move up and down the counter list Shadow Impact Module Manual 15 2 1 4 Position of the Sun Display Menu 1 4 This menu displays the position of the sun continuously determined according to time and date The hei
42. splayed Only activated areas will be taken into account by the shadow impact calculations Entry 264 016 3 Area No 0 Status deactive active 1 To activate the area please press the numerical key 1 to deactivate the area press 0 Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Now you will automatically return to the selection menu for the area number If you do not wish to define another area you can quit this menu by pressing the Clear key Shadow Impact Module Manual 27 2 2 4 1 4 Entering the Permitted Load Times Menu 2 4 1 4 The places of immission must be assigned different maximum permitted daily and annual load times according to the limit values specified by the authorities Use this menu item to enter the corresponding times The annual load is preset to 480 min 8 h the daily load is preset to 30 min Entry 2 4 1 4 Load times Minutes a 0480 Minutes d 0030 Use the numerical keys to enter the permitted limit value for the annual load in minutes in the 3 line In the 4 line enter the permitted limit value for the daily load time in minutes Use the arrow keys to navigate through the items Please confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key 2 2 4 1 5 Setting the Annual Counter Menu 2 4 1 5 Here you can enter how many hours the respective place of immission has been exposed to shadow impact so far during the current year This setting may be required in cases where the shadow impact module
43. surements to be averaged later on Entry 2 030 Number of Measurements 05 Enter the number of measurements using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key 2 2 8 4 Selecting the Menu Language Menu 2 8 4 Use this menu to select the menu language by pressing the respective numerical key The Language function is optional and therefore not available in every shadow impact module Action Language 1 German 2 English Shadow Impact Module Manual 45 2 2 9 Control Check Menu 2 9 Within this menu you can shut down and release the wind turbine generators in order to check the connections between the controls of the wind turbine generators and the shadow impact module Selection Control Test WIG Number 03 gt Start by using the arrow keys to select the wind turbine generator you wish to start shut down Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key The following will be displayed Action 2 93 L Status WTG 03 TG Stopp F1 TG Start F2 The current status of the wind turbine generator selected is displayed in the 2 line Status 1 means that the wind turbine generator is running status 0 means that the wind turbine generator has been shut down by the shadow impact module To shut down the wind turbine generator please press the F1 key to start press the F2 key To quit the menu press the Clear key 46 User Manual Version 3 0 3 Maintenance of the Shad
44. t is not possible in this place of immission Yet the shadow impact module will determine theoretical shadow impact To avoid this the respective combinations need to be deactivated Menu 2 6 2 displays a list of combinations You can use the up and down arrow keys to move up and down the list The right and left arrow keys are used to move to the next 30 combinations in the list A list item includes the consecutive number of the Shadow Impact Module Manual 37 combination Cxxx the number of the wind turbine generator Wxx the number of the place of immission Pxxx and the status of the combination Sx The list is sorted first by the numbers of the wind turbine generators then by the numbers of the places of immission To change the status of a combination the respective list item must be in the first line of the portion of the list displayed To deactivate a combination please press 0 to activate a combination press 1 Your settings will not be applied unless you confirm by pressing the Enter key 2 2 7 Selecting the Light Sensor Settings Menu 2 7 Up to four light sensors may be connected to the shadow impact module as required Each light sensor can be adopted to the ambient conditions by adjusting the sensitivity In addition you can set a hysteresis determining how fast the shadow impact module responses to a change from sunshine to cloudy weather or vice versa Selection 1 Number 2 Adjustment 3 Hysteresis Pl
45. tValue RCC 2 2 8 2 1 Entering the Alarm Output Menu 2 8 2 1 One shadow impact module can have up to 12 switching outputs 00 11 The switching output will drive the respective relay KOO K11 on the top hat rail Use the numerical keys to select the switching output and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Entry 2 8 2 1 Alarm Output 11 2 2 8 2 2 Clearing an Alarm Menu 2 8 2 2 Use this menu to clear a pending alarm Action 2 8 2 2 Alarm deleted Alarm Status Shadow Impact Module Manual 41 2 2 8 2 3 Setting the RCC Limit Value Menu 2 8 2 3 One of the purposes of the Alarm function is to monitor the proper functioning of the radio controlled clock Once per night the shadow impact module analyses the time telegram from the radio controlled clock in order to correct its system time Each time the attempt to receive the time signal fails a counter increases by one Upon successful reception of the time signal the counter is reset to zero If the number of failed attempts reaches the limit value set in this menu an alarm is triggered The limit value is preset to 60 days You can change this value using the numerical keys To avoid unnecessary alarms you should not set a value lower than the preset value Confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Entry 2280243 Limit Value RCC 60 d 2 2 8 3 Parameters for the Azimuth Function Menu 2 8 3 For the shadow impact calculati
46. the light sensor caused by wind turbine generator components trees or other kinds of obstacles are avoided When choosing a location for the RCC module it should be ensured that the front of the module points towards the emitter sending out the time signal e g Frankfurt Main for Germany For information on connection of the light sensor and the RCC module to the shadow impact module please refer to Chapter 4 4 For each wind turbine generator to be shut down by the shadow impact module when required a floating relay contact normally closed contact normally open contact is provided In case several wind turbine generators are to be monitored by the shadow impact module networking the wind turbine generators using copper cables or fibre optic cables is required Each additional wind turbine generator to be monitored requires two copper cable wires or one optical fibre When the wind turbine generators are monitored using fibre optic cables external converter modules must be employed for signal conversion The connections of the switching outputs are illustrated in sections 4 2 and 4 3 If a shadow impact module is to monitor more than one wind turbine generator it is provided with an additional power supply unit PSU2 The output voltage serves for activating coupling relays via telecommunication cables 8 User Manual Version 3 0 1 3 Functionality One shadow impact module can take into account shadow impact in up to 100 places of immissio
47. the limit value of 8 hours has been exceeded in PI 1 Entry 10 Since the sun has changed its position WTG 1 can no longer cause shadow impact Entry 11 in PI 1 WTG 1 is released
48. tial offset of the azimuth signal from the wind turbine generator The offset which is always positive is subtracted from the azimuth Example if the azimuth signal differs from the actual azimuth by 10 the azimuth offset must be 350 The azimuth offset is preset to 0 Entry 238 3322 Offset Azimuth 000 Degree Enter the azimuth offset using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Shadow Impact Module Manual 43 2 2 8 3 3 Entering the Hub Distance Menu 2 8 3 3 Use this menu to enter the distance of the rotor hub from the centre of the tower in meters This input is required for the calculation of the position of the rotor which changes due to the rotation of the nacelle Entry 28 33 Hub Distance 03 m Enter the hub distance using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key 2 2 8 3 4 Entering the Measuring Cycle Menu 2 8 3 4 Use this menu to enter the time period between two measurements of the rotor azimuth in minutes Enter the measuring cycle using the numerical keys and confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key Entry 2 8 3 4 Measure Cycle 15 min 44 User Manual Version 3 0 2 2 8 3 5 Entering the Number of Measurements Menu 2 8 3 5 Depending on the method used to determine the azimuth of the rotor it may be necessary to average the azimuth signal from the wind turbine generator Use this menu to enter the number of mea
49. ule please press the Enter key The following will be displayed Selection 1 Status Display 2 Settings 3 Service To go to the desired menu please press the corresponding numerical key e g 1 to go to the Status Display menu In the second menu 2 you can configure the shadow impact module The third menu is for manufacturer setting and adjustment menus which will not be described in detail in this manual The number displayed in the upper right represents the menu counter The menu counter will assist you in navigating trough the menu items To go to a higher level menu please press Clear Please note that your settings will only be applied if you confirm them by pressing the Enter key In the upper left of the display you will see a note indicating the menu function Menu functions include the following Display Selection Input and Action If you press and hold the Shift key and then press another key you will perform the key function indicated on the respective key by the red symbol Note The information in this chapter is listed in order of the menu items Shadow Impact Module Manual 13 2 1 Status Display Menu 1 Inthe Status Display menu you may view various operating parameters To go to the desired sub menu just press the corresponding numerical key Use the arrow keys to move up and down the selection list selection 1 1 WTG Status 2 Sensor Status 3 PI Counter 2 1 1 WTG Operating Status Display
50. wind turbine generator is released By setting a follow up time you can reduce the wear and tear on the wind turbine generators Shadow Impact Module Manual 9 1 4 Configuration of the Shadow Impact Module For the shadow impact calculations the shadow impact module requires data defining the wind turbine generators and the places of immission The data are entered using the keypad For detailed information on how to enter the data please refer to chapters 2 2 1 throughout 2 2 6 In addition you will find a shadow impact module configuration example in the appendix 6 1 The data required for the configuration of a shadow impact module include the following Location of the shadow impact module Menu 2 3 e Degree of latitude and longitude decimal The data must be entered accurate to three decimal places Places of immission Menu 2 4 Places of immission are defined by walls and or areas For each place of immission you may define up to 5 walls and up to 3 areas Wall of a place of immission Menu 2 4 1 2 e 2 pairs of Gauss Krueger corner coordinates easting and northing e Wall height in meters e Orientation of the wall exterior Area of a place of immission Menu 2 4 1 3 e 4pairs of Gauss Krueger corner coordinates easting and northing Other data regarding the place of immission e Height above sea level in meters Menu 2 4 1 1 e Maximum permitted daily and annual load times Menu 2 4 1 4 Wind turbine generators Me

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