Remote Control Panel Operation Guide

Prior to operating the generator from the Remote Control Panel, the following items must be
confirmed:

 Shutdown condition at generator Local Control Panel does not exist

 Local Control Panel is in AUTO mode
 Local Control Panel Remote Control Switch is in the ENABLE position
 Ensure that shutdown conditions at the Remote Control Panel do not exist
 Ensure that Lockout Relay (86) is not in the RESET position

To clear/reset a shutdown condition at the Remote Control Panel:

1. Press the Alarm Silence push button (if alarm horn is active) to silence the alarm horn

2. Navigate to the Shutdown screen on the HMI to identify the cause of the shutdown

3. After cause of the shutdown has been identified and cleared, pres the RESET button on
the HMI

Manual Mode

Manual controls at the Remote Control Panel provide the following functionality:
 Manual initiation of generator starting and stopping
 Manual generator speed and voltage control
 Synchronization of Normal Supply CB (52-LV2) and Diesel Generator CB (52-DG1)
 Manual control of Feeder CB’s 52-RES B1, 52-CTG11-2, 52-CTG12-1/E1, and 52-BOP2

Manual Starting of Generator:

Control switch positions prior to starting:
Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in OFF position
Sync Source Select Switch (SSS) in the BUS position
Sync Mode Switch in the MANUAL position

1. Place Engine Mode Switch (EMS) in the “Manual” position

2. Press the Start push button (STRPB)

If desired, the operator can adjust the engine speed using the Speed Adjust Switch (SAS) by
turning it to either the RAISE or LOWER position. Also, if desired, the operator can adjust the
generator voltage using the Voltage Adjust Switch (VAS) by turning it to either the RAISE or
LOWER position.

Manual Stopping of Diesel Generator:

The operator can manually stop the Diesel Generator in two ways:

1. Press the Stop push button (STPB) OR

2. Place the Engine Mode Switch (EMS) in the OFF position

Engine will enter cool down sequence based on pre-programmed functionality and set points at
the Diesel Generator Local Control Panel

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NOTE: At any point, the operator can pull the Emergency Stop Button (ESPB) to immediately
shutdown and trip open the Diesel Generator CB (if it was previously closed).

Manual Paralleling Diesel Generator to Bus B1:

Control switch positions prior to starting:
Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in OFF position
Sync Source Select Switch (SSS) in the BUS position
Sync Mode Switch in the MANUAL position

1. Start Diesel Generator manually

2. Place Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in ON position

3. Monitor the Synchroscope needle position. If the Synchroscope needle does not move,
moves too slowly, or moves too rapidly, it may be necessary to adjust the speed of the
Diesel Generator via the Speed Adjust Switch (SAS). Needle movement, ideally, should
move slowly in the clockwise direction (indicating the Diesel Generator frequency is
slightly faster than Bus B1 frequency).

4. When the two sources are in sync (as indicated by the Synchroscope @ 12:00 O’clock
position and BOTH sync lamps extinguished), momentarily turn the Generator Circuit
Breaker Control Switch (CBSG) to the CLOSE position

5. Diesel Generator CB (52-DG1) will close

6. Place the Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in OFF position

Manual Loading/Unloading the Diesel Generator:

After manually paralleling the Diesel Generator to Bus B1, it will be necessary for the operator to
manually load the Diesel Generator. This is accomplished by utilizing the Speed Adjust Switch
(SAS).

1. Turning the Speed Adjust Switch (SAS) to the RAISE position will increase the
amount of load on the Diesel Generator.

2. Turning the Speed Adjust Switch (SAS) to the LOWER position will decrease the
amount of load on the Diesel Generator.

Note: When the Diesel Generator is operating in parallel with a live Bus B1, power factor control
is accomplished automatically via the generator Automatic Voltage Regulator.

3. The operator can manually trip open the Diesel Generator CB by momentarily turning
the Generator Circuit Breaker Control Switch (CBSG) to the OPEN position

Note: It is recommended that the operator manually unloads the Diesel Generator to less than
10% but greater than 0% load, prior to opening the generator circuit breaker.

Manual Paralleling Bus B1 to Normal Source:

With a dead Bus B1, it is possible to manually start the Diesel Generator and manually close the
Diesel Generator CB to power the dead Bus B1. Upon return of the Normal Source, it is then
possible to manually parallel Bus B1 (now powered by the Diesel Generator) to the Normal
Source across the Normal Source CB (52-LV2).

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With the Diesel Generator running in manual and powering Bus B1, and with the Normal Source
present:

1. Place the Sync Mode Switch (SMS) in the MANUAL position

2. Place the Sync Source Select Switch in the NORMAL position

3. Place Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in the ON position

4. Monitor the Synchroscope needle position. If the Synchroscope needle does not move,
moves too slowly, or moves too rapidly, it may be necessary to adjust the speed of the
Diesel Generator via the Speed Adjust Switch (SAS). Needle movement, ideally, should
move slowly in the clockwise direction (indicating the Bus (Diesel Generator) frequency
is slightly faster than Normal Source frequency).

5. When the two sources are in sync (as indicated by the Synchroscope @ 12:00 O’clock
position and BOTH sync lamps extinguished), momentarily turn the Normal Circuit
Breaker Control Switch (CBSN) to the CLOSE position

6. Normal Source CB (52-LV2) will close

7. Momentarily turn the Generator Circuit Breaker Control Switch (CBSG) to the TRIP
position to open the Diesel Generator CB

8. Place the Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in OFF position

Automatic Undervoltage Start Mode

Automatic controls at the Remote Control Panel provide the following functionality:
 Monitoring of Bus B1 for voltage failure
 Automatic initiation of generator start
 Automatic opening of Normal Source CB (52-LV2), Tie CB (52-LVT1) and Feeder CB’s
52-RES B1, 52-CTG11-2, 52-CTG12-1/E1, and 52-BOP2
 Monitoring for return of Normal Source (line side of 52-LV2)
 Automatic synchronization and parallel back to Normal Source across Normal Source
CB (52-LV2)
Configuration for Automatic Starting of Generator:
Control switch positions prior to starting:
Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in OFF position
Sync Source Select Switch (SSS) in the BUS position
Sync Mode Switch in the AUTO position

1. Place Engine Mode Switch (EMS) in the AUTO position

Upon loss of Bus B1 voltage for a pre-set amount of time (default time is 10 seconds and
adjustable on the MAIN screen of the HMI), the Remote Control Panel will issue a start
command to the generator.
 Generator starts and achieves rated speed and voltage
 CB trip signals are sent to Normal Source CB (52-LV2), Tie CB (52-LVT1) and Feeder
CB’s 52-RES B1, 52-CTG11-2, 52-CTG12-1/E1, and 52-BOP2

Note: Manual closing and opening control of the Feeder CB’s from the Remote Control Panel is
inhibited until the Normal Source has been restored. This is indicated via the Load Shed Active
Light located on the Remote Control Panel

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  Upon confirmation of open status from all of the above CB’s, generator CB (52-DG1) will
close
 Generator powers the bus

Return to Normal

Upon return of Normal Source (line side of 52-LV2), a 10 minute stability timer becomes active
with indication on the MAIN screen of the HMI. Without subsequent disruptions in Normal
Source voltage, the 10 minute timer will complete timing and the Remote Control Panel will
indicate “Normal Power OK”.

After indication of “Normal Power OK”, the operator can choose to automatically return to
Normal Source, or manually return to Normal source.

Automatic Return to Normal

1. Momentarily press the Return to Normal push button (RTNPB)

 Generator will automatically synchronize and across the Normal Source CB (52-LV2)
 When in sync Normal Source CB (52-LV2) will close
 Generator will be in parallel with the Normal Source momentarily
 Generator CB (52-DG1) will open
 Generator will enter cool down mode then stop

Note: In the event that the generator fails and/or the generator CB trips open, AND the Normal
source (line side of 52-LV2) is present, the Remote control panel will issue a close command to
the Normal Source CB (52-LV2) to restore normal power. This logic bypasses the 10 minute
stability timer.

TEST MODE

The Remote Control Panel provides the following Test Mode functionality:
 Automatic synchronizing and paralleling of generator to a live Bus B1
 Automatic loading to a preset load of 80% of the generator rating
 Automatic unloading of generator

Configuration for Test Mode:

Control switch positions prior to starting:
Synchroscope Switch (SSW) in OFF position
Sync Source Select Switch (SSS) in the BUS position
Sync Mode Switch in the AUTO position

1. Place Engine Mode Switch (EMS) in the AUTO position

2. Momentarily turn the System Test Switch (STS) to the TEST position

 Generator will start and automatically synchronize and across the Generator CB (52-
DG1)
 Once generator CB is closed, generator will begin to soft load up to the pre-programmed
set point

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  The automatic loading control will continue to maintain the load set point until the
operator cancels the test

Note: For Test Mode to be initiated, Tie CB (52-LVT1) must be open.

To cancel the System Test:

1. Momentarily turn the System Test Switch (STS) to the TEST position

 Generator will soft unload down to an appropriately low load percentage

 Generator CB (52-DG1) will open
 Generator will enter cool down mode then stop

Note: If the Generator Circuit Breaker (52-DG1) opens at any point while in the Test Mode, the
Test Mode will be aborted and the generator will enter the cooldown mode and stop

Auto Mode Takeover

While the Test Mode is active, Auto Mode functionality is still active. Test Mode is aborted in
the event of a loss of Normal Source OR in the event of the Normal Source CB (52-LV2) tripping
open, while in Test Mode.

Loss of Normal Source while in Test Mode:

 SEL 700G Generator Protection Relay (SEL) output 103 indicates loss of Normal Source
 Remote Control Panel enters Under Voltage Start Mode
 CB Trip signal is issued to the Normal Source CB (52-LV2)
 Generator CB (52-DG1) closes or remains closed
 Output signal is issued to generator Local Control Panel to operate at rated isochronous
speed and voltage control
 Remote Control Panel remains in Undervoltage Start Mode until Return to Normal Mode
is initiated

Normal Source CB (52-LV2) trip while in Test Mode:

 Remote Control Panel enters Under Voltage Start Mode
 Generator CB (52-DG1) closes or remains closed
 Output signal is issued to generator Local Control Panel to return to operate at
isochronous speed and voltage control
 Remote Control Panel remains in Undervoltage Start Mode until Return to Normal Mode
is initiated

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