Woodward Easygen vs PLC control system

[meehd88]

I am a facility owner currently working on replacing our genset and paralleling switchgear with 6 x 2.5MW CAT 3516c and am being presented with some options on the controls side.

Option 1 - Woodward Easy Gen + SEL 700G for UV/OV protection, sync check
Option 2 - CAT OEM EGP paralleling controls
Option 3 - Russelectric with Allen Bradly PLC + SEL 700G

I am looking for feedback on the options above in terms of reliability and would like to see if there are better options out there today. Main concern is reliability and serviceability. Cost is less of a issue.

 

[TE163]

I can't speak to the other units but I've been very happy with the SEL products.