Benefits

• Reduce your setup time with Basler's intuitive BESTCOMSPlus® software that simplifies complex setup with simple drag-and-drop programmable logic, visual real-time strip chart capabilities, and cutting edge auto PID selection capabilities.
• The revolutionary auto-tuning function automatically establishes optimum PID and gain settings, taking the guesswork out of system setup, reducing commissioning time and cost while maximizing overall system performance.
• The Offline Simulator in BESTlogic™Plus helps identify and troubleshoot the logic without the expensive need for physical hardware.
• Powerful 7 or 10 amp pulse-width-modulated (PWM) power stage provides a high initial response for exceptional system response to load transients.
• Flexible PWM power stage makes it easily adaptable to any system - shunt, auxiliary winding, permanent magnet, or dc fed.
• The DECS-150's rms sensing and rugged power stage creates an easy, worry-free solution for applications containing high waveform distortion caused by non-linear loading.
• The DECS-150's advanced microprocessor-based design provides visionary expandability, flexibility, and reliable operation for any system.
• The optional integrated power system stabilizer eases concerns about grid code compliance issues with its advanced power system performance and reliability, eliminating the need of external devices and wiring.
• Contains a full suite of generator protection for accurate fault detection and clearing, eliminating dangerous and damaging conditions to the generator or motor.
• Multilingual user interface simplifies setting the DECS-150 and helps to eliminate potential errors in setup.
• Network Load Sharing provides easy implementation in complex paralleled systems.
• Grid Code: Component certified per standard VDE-AR-N 4110.

Manuals

Bulletins

• Product Bulletin

  • DECS-150 Bulletin, Rev 13, Bulgarian (1.3MB)
  • DECS-150 Bulletin, Rev 13, English (1.3MB)
  • DECS-150 Bulletin, Rev 13, Japanese (1.6MB)
  • DECS-150 Bulletin, Rev 13, Chinese (1.3MB)
  • DECS-150 Bulletin, Rev 13, French (1MB)
  • DECS-150 Bulletin, Rev 13, German (1.3MB)
  • DECS-150 Bulletin, Rev 13, Spanish (1.1MB)

• 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), DECS-150, DECS-250, DECS-250N (244.2KB)
  • Agency Certification: Bureau Veritas (BV), DECS-150, DECS-250, DECS-250N (568.5KB)
  • Agency Certification: Det Norskas Veritas (DNV), DECS-150 (85.5KB)
  • Agency Certification: Det Norskas Veritas (DNV), Grid Code, CC-GCC-TR8-07703-0 (VDE-AR-4110) (434KB)
  • Agency Certification: UL Certificate of Compliance, DECS-150 (231.3KB)

• Product Drawing

  • DECS-150, Cutout and Drilling Dimensions (DWG) (151.1KB)
  • DECS-150, Cutout and Drilling Dimensions (PDF) (421.2KB)
  • DECS-150, Dimensions (DWG) (316.8KB)
  • DECS-150, Dimensions (PDF) (476.3KB)
  • DECS-150, Terminals (DWG) (352.8KB)
  • DECS-150, Terminals (PDF) (324.6KB)

• Technical Paper

  • Technical Paper: Voltage Regulator and Parallel Operation (1.5MB)
    Control of the voltage regulator when operating generators in parallel.

• Textbook Order Form

  • Textbook: Excitation Control Systems, Second Edition Order Form (180.2KB)
    This book offers the reader a thorough understanding of excitation control systems, including the synchronous generator, exciter and voltage regulator. It is now available through direct order, via the PDF form. If the PDF file does not open correctly, right-click on the link and select "Save Link As" to save the PDF file to your PC.

Applications

• Application Note

  • Application Note: PC-OLS (529.8KB)
    Implement Any Logic Scheme Confidently with our Offline Logic Simulator.
  • Application Note: RSC-D150REPLACE (1.1MB)
    The DECS-150 replaces the SRA voltage regulator while upgrading generator performance.
  • Application Note: RSC-DEADBUS (865.7KB)
    Dead Bus Synchronization is the act of paralleling all of the generators together before any power has been applied to the generators themselves.
  • Application Note: RSC-GRIDCODE (455.9KB)
    Evolution of Grid Code Compliance: Basler Innovation Leads the Way.
  • Application Note: RSC-NLS (977KB)
    Comparison of Network Load Sharing and Cross Current Compensation

• Product Selector

  • AVR Selection Chart, English (165.1KB)
    Find a new or replacement Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) to fit your application.
  • AVR Selection Chart, Chinese (279.6KB)
    Find a new or replacement Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) to fit your application.

Case Studies

• Case Study

  • DECS-150 Upgrade at Offshore Drilling Platform (1MB)
    Basler Electric products are used worldwide and recognized for their high performance and reliable quality. One important application of Basler products is offshore drilling platforms.
  • One Good DECS Deserves Another (616.8KB)
    Throughout Taiwan’s history, many government-owned power plants were built to supply power for the main island of Taiwan and its outlying islands. Basler excitation systems and protective relays are widely used in these plants.
  • One of Basler’s First SSE’s Still Carrying the Load of a 2MW Generator (1.8MB)
    From the early days of rotating exciters to today’s digital static excitation systems using power semiconductors, Basler’s generator excitation systems have made great strides in innovation and efficiency while always maintaining their reputation for legendary reliability.