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Microgrid site-controller watchdog interface

Transfers the controller's declared self-health output to independent supervision. Microgrid supervision coordinates measurements, control authority and resource communication without replacing local protection. Each resource value needs a named measurement boundary, freshness condition and intended control use.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Microgrid systems
Reference family: Manufacturer

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Watchdog coverage has defined limits. This reference describes the named application; it does not establish a new IEC graphical symbol, an ANSI device-function number or an exact manufacturer connection diagram.

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MGC

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Microgrid controller

A microgrid controller coordinates the sources, storage and controllable loads within a microgrid. It sets operating points for inverters and gensets, maintains spinning reserve, sheds and restores load, and manages transitions between grid-connected and islanded operation, including black start and resynchronisation.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Microgrid systems
Reference family: IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A microgrid controller supervises the whole system; a genset or inverter controller controls one device.

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