Smart Panel Systems with Generator Only Backup Power Source - Reference Guide

Savant Power & Light App Configuration (Director Only)

To configure a Power Director system with generator-only backup power source using the Savant Power & Light app, follow the steps below for the monitoring method in use on site (CTM or SEM-2015). Note that these steps assume initial Smart Panel setup and module pairing have been completed. Refer to the Savant Power & Light App - Initial Smart Panel Setup Guide for more information.

Add Generator as Power Source

1. From the Main Dashboard tap Power Sources > Add Power Source > Generator > Automatic Generator.
   
   
2. Enter the generator information in the Profile (See the Appendix: Generator Profile Settings section for more info).
   
   
   
   
   • If the generator and ATS are connected before the main panel, and a single Current Track Module will be used to monitor both the feed from grid and the generator production, enable the Single CTM for Feed/Generator option.
   • If an SEM-2015 is used for monitoring, or the generator and ATS are connected after the main panel and two CTMs are used for monitoring, do not enable the Single CTM for Feed/Generator option.

Configure Monitoring with Current Track Module(s)

1. In the Panel Overview, tap the Current Track Module where it displays Set Up Monitor.
   
   
   
   
2. Select Feed.
   
   
   
   
3. Select the CT size that will be measuring the Feed wires.
4. If a second CTM will be used to monitor the generator production (generator and ATS after the main panel, backing up a sub-panel):
   
   1. Select Set Up Monitor on the second CTM.
   2. Select Production, then Generator.
   3. Select the CT size used for the generator.
      
        
      
      

Configure Monitoring with SEM-2015

1. From the Main Dashboard select Energy Monitoring. (NOTE: If the Energy Monitoring option is not shown select Add/Remove to enable Energy Monitoring).
2. Select SEM-2015 from the list of devices.
3. Select Set Up Current Monitors.
4. Select Feed.
5. Select panel type; Split Phase or Three Phase.
6. Select the size of CTs measuring the Feed.
7. Select the channel inputs on the SEM-2015 the Feed CTs are connected to.
8. Select Set Up Current Monitors to add the Generator CTs.
9. Select Production.
10. Select Generator.
11. Select the CT size and channel inputs for the generator CTs.
12. (Optional) Edit the name of the generator, generator circuit image or location.

Create Off Grid Scene

1. From the Main Dashboard tap Energy Management and create an Off Grid Scene.
2. Complete any additional setup and sync the configuration to the Director.

Blueprint Configuration

This section assumes basic components have been installed and added to the Blueprint layout such as the Host, Network Switch, and other devices. Follow the steps below to configure a generator with monitoring using Current Track Modules or an SEM-2015 in Blueprint.

Configure Monitoring with Current Track Modules

Configuring a Savant Smart Panel with a generator-only backup power source using Savant Current Track Modules (GPM-xxSEM) requires at least one Savant Panel Bridge (PBC-P1000 or PB-P2000), two (2) Current Track Modules (CTMs), and two (2) sets of Current Transformers (CTs). One pair of CTs is landed on the Feed to measure Live Consumption when energy is being provided from the Grid. The other pair of CTs is used to measure Live Consumption when energy is provided by the generator.

1. In Devices Library, search for "Generator" and add it to the Blueprint layout.
2. On the Generator component, right click the Trigger Output and connect it to the GPIO of a Savant controller (SSC-xxxx or HST-DIRECTOR-01 if used).
3. Generate Services.
4. Select Manage Lighting and Shades to open the Lighting and Shades Device Manager.
5. Discover the Panel Bridge, pair all Power Modules and Current Track Modules (setting the CT size accurately), and configure panel(s) following the Lighting and Shades Device Manager Programming Guide - Configure Panels and Panel Bridge
   
   
   
   
6. Select Tools > Settings > Energy Monitor and complete the following:
   1. Select the ""+" icon in the bottom left of the menu to add a Current Track Module circuit.
   2. Select Phase 1 Channel, then click the "+" icon to add a second Phase.
   3. Set the Classification Type to Feed.
   4. Enter a name for the circuit under Circuit Description. (e.g. "Feed")
   5. Set the Image to Grid.
7. Click the "+" icon" to add another circuit for the CTM monitoring the Generator.
   1. Select the Phase 1 Channel below the added circuit, then the "+" icon to add a second Phase.
   2. Set the Classification Type to Production.
   3. Set the Production Type to Generator.
   4. Enter a name for the circuit under Circuit Description. (e.g. "Generator")
   5. Set the Image to Generator.
   6. Select Done.
8. Select Tools > Settings > Microgrid Controller and enter the Generator Information, then select OK (See the Appendix: Generator Profile Settings section for more information).

Configure Monitoring with SEM-2015

Configuring a Savant Smart Panel for generator only as a backup power source using an SEM-2015 requires two (2) sets of Current Transformers (CTs). One pair of CTs is landed on the Feed to measure Live Consumption when energy is being provided from the Grid. The other pair of CTs is used to measure Live Consumption when energy is provided by the generator.

1. In Devices Library, search for "Generator" and "SEM-2015" and add them to the Blueprint layout.
2. Double Click the SEM-2015 and enter the device UID.
3. On the Generator component, right click the Trigger Output and connect it to the GPIO of a controller.
4. On the SEM-2015, right click the Ethernet Control Port and connect it to a network switch.
5. Generate Services.
6. Select Tools > Settings > Energy Monitor and complete the following:
   1. Select the ""+" icon in the bottom left of the menu to add an SEM-2015 circuit.
   2. Select Phase 1 Channel, then click the "+" icon to add a second Phase.
   3. Set the Classification Type to Feed.
   4. Enter a name for the circuit under Circuit Description. (e.g. "Feed")
   5. Set the Image to Grid.
7. Click the "+" icon" to add another circuit type to add the CT monitors for the Generator.
   1. Select the Phase 1 Channel below the added circuit, then the "+" icon to add a second Phase.
   2. Set the Classification Type to Production.
   3. Set the Production Type to Generator.
   4. Enter a name for the circuit under Circuit Description. (e.g. "Generator")
   5. Set the Image to Generator.
   6. Select Done.
8. Select Tools > Settings > Microgrid Controller and enter the Generator Information, then select OK (See the Appendix: Generator Profile Settings section for more information).
9. Use Manage Lighting and Shades to add any additional Savant Power Modules.

Configure Energy Manager and Off-Grid Scene

In systems utilizing Savant Power Modules for flexible load control / circuit management, complete the steps below to configure at least one Off-Grid Scene. This section can be skipped for systems with no controlled circuits. The Energy Manager is disabled when the No Controlled Panels option has been enabled within Microgrid Controller settings for the Generator.

1. From the main Blueprint taskbar, select Tools > Energy Manager
2. In systems where the generator is appropriately sized to provide power to all loads in the backed-up panel (no load shedding required upon grid outage), the option to Disable Energy Budget can be checked.
3. For systems utilizing an Energy Budget:
   
   
   1. Fill in the text fields for Home Size, Non-dedicated usage percentage, and Number of uncontrolled Loads in Backed up Panel.
   2. Under the Energy Loads frame, designate each circuit as Backed Up and/or Dedicated and manually edit the Max Wattage for any circuits for which the wattage drawn by the load is known. For more information see the Partial Home Backup section in the Savant Power System - Racepoint Blueprint Programming Guide.
      
      
4. Create or Edit the Essentials Off Grid Scene and define the critical circuits. Circuits checked as Critical will turn on or remain on when the Scene is activated. Circuits that are not checked will turn off or remain off when the Scene is activated. For more information, see the Energy Manager section in the Savant Power System - Racepoint Blueprint Programming Guide.

• Additional Energy Scenes can be created for different times of year.
• Only one Scene, typically the Essentials Scene, should be checked as Execute when the grid goes down.