Basler Electric

DGC-2020HD, Digital Genset Controller

The DGC-2020HD is an advanced, but rugged genset control system designed for paralleling and complex load sharing schemes. With comprehensive control, metering, expandability, and protection capabilities, the DGC-2020HD is a total system solution for generator set applications. Its compact package allows users to save both space and money.

Product Features
  • Three-phase generator metering
  • Up to two buses with three-phase voltage metering
  • Three dedicated generator CTs with up to four auxiliary CTs
  • Engine metering and genset control
  • Standard generator protection includes 27, 59, 81O/U, 32, and 40Q
  • Enhanced generator protection includes 46, 47, 51, 78, and 81ROCOF in 

addition to the standard generator protection elements

  • Enhanced Plus Differential option includes neutral (87N) and generator 

phase (87G) differentials with the enhanced sensing option

  • Resistive sender inputs for oil pressure and coolant temperature (analog 

senders are optional)

  • Dual CAN bus ports: One for SAE J1939 engine ECUs and one for 

expansion modules

  • Dual Ethernet ports (fiber Ethernet is optional)
  • Load sharing of kW and kvars over Ethernet
  • Soft loading/unloading with zero-power transfer capability
  • Two analog inputs standard and up to four with analog sender option
  • Governor and AVR bias outputs with the ability to be programmed as 

standard analog outputs

  • Sixteen programmable contact inputs, 12 programmable contact 

outputs, three pre-programmed outputs (Prestart, Start, Run)

  • Three programmable LEDs for customized annunciation
  • Color touch screen LCD (optional)
  • Connects to up to four AEM-2020 Analog Expansion Modules, six 

CEM-2020 Contact Expansion Modules, and one VRM-2020 Voltage 

Regulation Module

  • Peak Shave and Import/Export power control modes maximize system 

efficiency during peak hours

  • Load anticipation function improves speed recovery during large load 

application and rejection

  • Various system breaker configurations provide the DGC-2020HD with 

the flexibility to control systems in a wide range of applications

  • Automatic load shedding functionality ensures that a system will remain 

up, even if it’s at a reduced capacity