Genset control KEA 3X0 ensures decentralized power supply in emergency power, CHP and prime power applications
Emergency power applications
In case of power failure KEA 3X0 genset control switches over to emergency power supply of safety-related consumers. With its comprehensive scope of functions the robust KEA 3X0 ensures the reliable plant operation of conventional and complex emergency power applications. The state-of-the-art successor of KEA 2XX series supports all current standard requirements for emergency power applications.
Integrate your PV system!
Rising fuel costs are putting the focus on hybrid systems that combine conventional emergency power systems with regenerative energy generators, such as photovoltaic systems. All genset controls of the Kuhse KEA 3X0 series are already "PV-ready" with the current firmware 2.12 and enable a future-proof combination of a emergency genset and a photovoltaic system. Genset controls with an older firmware can be easily updated to the PV-ready compliant firmware 2.12.
In the event of a mains failure, this offers several advantages:
- Savings in energy costs due to the parallel operation of the standby genset and the PV system
- Reduction of fuel costs
- Use of one control system for the standby genset and PV system
- Reduction of CO2 emissions
The control of the PV plant by the KEA 3X0 can be done via BDEW contacts, an analog signal or via the Modbus interface.
CHP and prime power applications
With the genset controls of KEA 3X0 series standards are raised in genset paralleling control and power management system. Operated in island oder mains parallel operation mode KEA 3X0 enables load sharing of up to 32 generators with a single utility feed. The control combines complete engine-generator control and protection with advanced, peer-to-peer paralleling functionality and innovative features in a robust, attractive, user-friendly and all-in-one package. Its integrated programmable logic functionalities provide outstanding application flexibility and can often eliminate the need of an additional PLC control, yet can easily integrate with SCADA or PLC-based control systems where desired.
High user-friendliness
An essential contribution to security of supply makes the user-friendliness of control unit. For decades and even today its simple operation concept convinces plant operators.
Besides controlling of new plants KEA can be used for retrofit concepts of existing plants. KEA is available as single device for front and back panel mounting as well as function tested complete switchgear including all control components.
Overview KEA product lines:
KEA 320 / KEA 320 RP
for standard emergency power and parallel operating applications
KEA 350 / KEA 350 RP
for complex emergency power, CHP and prime power applications
KEA 3X0 - Replacement for former control models of different manufacturers
As an all-round model, the KEA 3X0 replaces many different predecessor models of well-known manufacturers:
Manufacturer Control type
Kuhse KEA 04X, KEA 07X, KEA 1XX, KEA 2XX
Woodward GCP 30
SEG NB1, NB2, NC2, NC3, NDC1, NP1, NP2, NX, PCL, PCM
Ready-made conversion kits are now available for replacing these control models.
Overview Replacement of former control models by KEA 3X0
We would be pleased to support you with the conversion of your existing plant to the current genset control KEA 3X0. We offer you all refit services from a single source, from planning, circuit diagram adaptation, device parameterization to on-site conversion, including commissioning.
Please contact your contact person for refit offers: Marius Vossels
