Provides graphical human machine interface (HMI) to all control elements to simplify operator interactions with DER assets. Includes system visualization and user interface for manual or automatic control of the DERs.
The Cat® ECS 400 is designed for large industrial/ commercial installations. The Cat ECS 400 integrates a variety of traditional and renewable energy sources within a microgrid by providing optimized monitoring and control for up to 32 Distributed Energy Resource (DER) assets.
The DERs, including but not limited to generator sets, battery energy storage system (BESS) and other renewable sources are controlled from the Cat ECS 400 for:
- Energy contribution from each of the DERs to maximize penetration from renewable energy sources and system reliability. Priority for distributed resource use can be changed from the Cat ECS 400 user interface.
- Optimizing asset performance according to pre-programmed routines that can be adjusted via user-selectable criteria. The optimization routines can be based on several different parameters, such as minimizing fuel cost, optimizing engine operation, user configurable schedules for charging and discharging and grid export/import, charging batteries from PV only or maximizing system reliability.
The Cat ECS 400 will regulate the amount of real and reactive power exported from DER's to the utility based on a programmable set point.
The Cat ECS provides the option to have Cat Engineering Services customize solutions to meet large site requirements worldwide.
Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries and offer extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.