DSE GENERATOR CONTROLS
Marine Generator Electronic Control Systems
Deep Sea Electronics control modules for single marine generators, synchronising and load sharing, advanced paralleling, displays and system expansion.
- DSE4520 MKII featured for standard single-generator panels
- DSE8610 MKII featured for generator-to-generator synchronising
- Current controllers separated from displays, expansion and obsolete products
MANUFACTURER REFERENCE
Deep Sea Electronics (DSE)
ERBA MARINE ROLE
Marine generator controller selection, panel integration, project supply and technical enquiry support.
QUOTATION BOUNDARY
Deep Sea Electronics product names and technical references identify the manufacturer and source range. ERBA Marine is the project enquiry and supply contact. Final make, model, configuration, firmware, documentation, warranty, delivery and service scope are confirmed only in ERBA Marine's written quotation.
FEATURED ERBA SELECTIONS
DSE4520 MKII for single sets. DSE8610 MKII for synchronising.
These are ERBA’s two principal starting points; the complete range below covers simpler, connected and engineered multi-bus duties.
Compact automatic mains or shore-source failure controller that can also be configured for automatic-start duty.
- Configurable for AMF or auto-start operation
- 140 × 113 × 43 mm overall
- 118 × 92 mm panel cut-out
Automatic-start synchronising and load-sharing controller for multi-generator systems.
- Generator-to-generator synchronising and load sharing
- Supports systems of up to 32 generators
- Electronic and non-electronic engine support
CONTROL FAMILIES
Choose the required generator-control role
Open the appropriate family to compare every current controller and the supporting display or expansion products kept in a separate system category.
Manual start, automatic start and automatic mains or shore-source failure control for one marine generator.
- 12 current records
- Start here for a standalone auxiliary generator, replacement control panel or a single-set package that does not parallel with another generator.
Generator-to-generator synchronising, load sharing, generator-to-shore or mains paralleling, ATS and bus-tie control.
- 4 current records
- Use this path when two or more generator sets must share load, or when a generator system must coordinate with a shore, mains or split-bus arrangement.
Scalable DSEG8-Series control for complex multi-generator, multi-bus and shore or mains power-management projects.
- 4 current records
- Select this family for larger switchboards, multiple bus sections, group control, colour interfaces or project-specific power-management logic.
Remote overview displays, SCADA interfaces, I/O expansion and synchronising support modules used around DSE generator controllers.
- 6 current records
- These are supporting system components rather than standalone generator controllers. Their compatibility must be checked against the selected host controller and project architecture.
TECHNICAL SELECTION
Information needed before controller selection
Controller selection starts with the generator, engine and switchboard arrangement—not the model number alone.
- Generator quantity and duty: standby, prime, parallel or load-demand operation
- Generator kVA/kW, voltage, phase, frequency and alternator details
- Engine make/model, ECU or conventional sensors, starting voltage and wiring information
- Breaker arrangement, bus sections, shore or mains source and permitted operating modes
- Required synchronising, kW/kVAr sharing, governor and AVR interfaces
- Alarm, shutdown, metering, I/O, CAN/J1939, Modbus, Ethernet or remote-monitoring requirements
- Panel cut-out, enclosure/IP needs, classification/flag documentation and delivery schedule
PROJECT PROCESS
From vessel data to a controlled quotation
A short engineering review prevents the wrong control role, incompatible cut-out or missing interface from entering the order.
1. Share the power-system arrangement
Send the single-line diagram, generator and engine details, source/bus arrangement and the controller being replaced, if any.
2. Confirm the control role
ERBA reviews start/stop, AMF, synchronising, load-sharing, ATS, bus-tie, display and expansion requirements.
3. Check interfaces and documents
Governor, AVR, CAN, sensors, I/O, communications, panel cut-out and project-document needs are checked before selection.
4. Receive the project quotation
The written quotation confirms the proposed model, configuration scope, included documents, delivery and commercial terms.
LEGACY & RETROFIT
Obsolete DSE controls remain retrofit enquiries—not current products
Existing model numbers are useful for a replacement review, but no direct interchangeability is assumed without wiring, cut-out and interface checks.
DSE5310M — Obsolete
Legacy marine auto-start controller; route enquiries through a compatibility-led retrofit review.
DSE5510M — Obsolete
Legacy marine synchronising/load-share controller; do not present as a current new-supply model.
DSE4420 — Obsolete
Earlier AMF controller; DSE lists DSE4520 MKII as its replacement.
DSE4510 — Obsolete
Earlier auto-start controller; DSE lists DSE4520 MKII as its replacement.
DSE4510 MKII — Obsolete
Earlier compact auto-start controller; DSE maps the current replacement to DSE4520 MKII, which can be configured for auto-start.
DSE8920 — Obsolete
Earlier colour synchronising/load-share controller; do not present DSEG8900 as an official direct replacement without DSE confirmation.
DSEG8021 — Obsolete
Earlier G8 panel PC; DSE identifies DSEG8015 as the replacement with the same functional role.
GENERATOR CONTROL FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Current-model guidance and the information ERBA needs before confirming a marine generator control solution.
ERBA commonly uses the DSE4520 MKII in single marine generator panels. It can be configured for AMF or automatic-start duty, but the final selection depends on the engine interface, sensors, breaker arrangement, shore-source logic and project requirements.
The DSE8610 MKII is ERBA’s core current choice for generator-to-generator synchronising and load sharing. DSE8620 MKII, DSE8660 MKII and DSE8680 cover different shore or mains, ATS and bus-tie roles, while the DSEG8-Series is considered for more complex systems.
Yes, as a technical retrofit enquiry. Send the existing controller model, panel photographs, wiring drawings, engine and alternator details, breaker arrangement and required operating sequence. A replacement is not assumed to be pin-compatible until the interfaces are checked.
The current DSE products shown are generator-control products that may be selected for marine generator projects. Vessel, flag, classification, EMC, enclosure and documentation requirements must be reviewed for the specific installation; the page does not claim blanket marine approval.
Provide generator quantity and rating, voltage/phase/frequency, engine and alternator details, DC supply, sensor or CAN interface, breakers and bus arrangement, shore or mains source, required communications, panel dimensions, existing drawings and delivery location.
Configuration, panel integration, drawings, testing, commissioning support and included accessories vary by project. ERBA’s written quotation will state the exact controller, programming and supply scope; no default commissioning scope is implied by the catalogue page.
TECHNICAL ENQUIRY
Send the generator and switchboard requirements
The form routes the exact page and model context to ERBA Marine. Attach wiring drawings, controller and engine nameplates, single-line diagrams and panel photographs where available.
- Controller selection and compatibility review
- New panel, retrofit and replacement enquiries
- Single-set, AMF, synchronising and G8 projects
- Written scope confirmation before supply