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Work Instructions
UCB Battery Replacement
Capstone Model C200 Microturbine/C1000 Series

Purpose and Scope

This document describes the procedure for replacing the user connection board (UCB)
battery on the Capstone Model C200 Microturbine and C1000 Series.
This procedure must be conducted by an Authorized Service Provider (ASP).

Guidelines
Review entire procedure prior to performing. Ensure you have all material, tools/equipment,
and reference documents on hand.
Conduct maintenance in a clean, well-lighted area using normal shop tooling to avoid
damage to delicate components.
Retain all parts removed for use in re-assembly, unless otherwise specified.

Safety Procedures
Become familiar with general safety precautions in the Capstone Model C200 Microturbine
User’s Manual (400008) and Capstone C1000 Series User’s Manual (400024). Follow all
warnings and cautions in this work instruction.

Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout Capstone documents to alert you to potential
hazards to people or equipment and tips for proper operation of the equipment.
ELECTRICAL WARNING: Identifies an electrical hazard that can result in personal
injury or death.

WARNING: Identifies a hazard that can result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Alerts you to a hazard that can result in equipment damage.

NOTE: Clarifies instructions or highlights important information.

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Material Information
The part being replaced is BATTERY, 12V, 17AH, SEALED-LEAD (513717-XXX).

Required Tools and Equipment

Tools/materials required for this procedure are listed below. Refer to Capstone
Recommended Tools (400003) for more detailed requirements and recommendations.
 10 mm socket wrench (for battery bracket nut)
 13 mm socket wrench (for C200 panels)
 5/16 inch Allen wrench (for bay doors)
 #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for SCM cover, battery cable connections, battery
bracket screws)
 Flat-head screwdriver (for opening C1000 Controller, opening C200 communications
bay)
 Digital multimeter (DMM)
 Anti-static wrist strap
 Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanic’s gloves with lining

Reference Documents
The following Capstone documents are referenced in these Work Instructions:
 400003 Recommended Tools, Capstone MicroTurbine
 400008 Capstone Model C200 Microturbine User’s Manual
 400024 Capstone C1000 Series User’s Manual
 440000 Microturbine Standard Maintenance Schedule
 512298 Field Service Report

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Procedures
1. Prepare for procedure as follows.

ELECTRICAL WARNING: High voltage! Follow Step 1 sub-steps to avoid electrical

hazard. Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Fuel hazard! Shut off fuel supply. Failure to observe this warning can
result in personal injury, death, and/or equipment damage.
a. For C200 microturbine(s):
(1) Issue Stop command for affected microturbine.
(2) Shut off fuel inlet supply.
(3) Ensure that microturbine chassis remains properly grounded throughout
procedure.
(4) If microturbine is connected to grid, disconnect and lock out from utility in
accordance with local electrical regulations.
(5) If battery packs are installed, turn OFF and lock out main battery pack circuit
breakers and disconnect battery cables.
(6) Fully isolate microturbine from any other power sources (for example, solid state
relays on user communications board).
(7) Wait at least ten minutes to fully discharge power from the system.
(8) Use DMM to verify that there is no voltage on DC bus and no voltage on high
voltage AC terminal block.
b. For C1000 Series:
(1) If system is configured in MultiPac mode, perform the following steps.
i. Set Override Start to FORCED OFF via CRMS-APS.
ii. Once system is in Stand by mode, disable MultiPac via CRMS.
(2) Continue with the following for all systems.
i. Open C1000 Series Enclosure electrical panel door to access circuit
breakers.
ii. Turn OFF and lock out main circuit breaker for affected bay(s).
iii. Turn OFF and lock out auxiliary circuit breaker for affected bay(s).
iv. Open engine-side door on affected bay(s) and prop open.
v. Shut off fuel inlet supply to bay at ball valve located inside bay door.
vi. Ensure that C1000 enclosure remains properly grounded throughout
procedure.
vii. If battery packs are installed in affected bay, lock main battery pack circuit
breakers in OFF position and disconnect battery cables.
viii. Fully isolate microturbine from any other power sources (for example, solid
state relays on user communications board).
ix. Wait at least ten minutes to fully discharge power from the system.
x. Use DMM to verify that there is no voltage on DC bus and no voltage on
LCM AC output.
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CAUTION: Handle Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive devices properly.

Failure to observe this caution can result in equipment damage.

2. For C200 microturbine, remove UCB battery as follows.

a. Remove enclosure panel(s) as needed to access communications bay. See Figure 1.

Communications
Bay

UCB Battery
(inside
communications
bay)

Figure 1 - Access Communications Bay

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b. Disconnect UCB battery cable from UCB/J13. See Figure 2.

UCB

J13
(cable not
shown)

UCB Battery
(not shown)

Figure 2 - Disconnect UCB Battery Cable

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NOTE: If wires/cables are not labeled, label or color-code them before

disconnecting.
c. Remove screws (2) securing UCB cable to battery and remove cable. Set aside for
later reinstallation. See Figure 3.
d. Remove screws (2) securing battery bracket and remove bracket.
e. Remove UCB battery.

UCB Cable
Screw (1)

Bracket Bracket
Screw (1) Screw (1)

UCB Cable
Screw (1)

Figure 3 - Remove Screws Securing UCB Cable (C200)

f. Contact Capstone Call Center to determine if removed part should be returned to

factory. If yes, Capstone Call Center will issue Return Material Authorization (RMA)
instructions. If no, dispose of part(s) according to local recycling and/or environmental
regulations.
3. For C1000 series, remove UCB battery as follows.
a. Open enclosure door(s) as needed to access electronics side of affected bay.
b. Remove electronics air filter to access system control module (SCM).
c. Remove cover of SCM to access UCB battery.

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d. Disconnect UCB battery cable from UCB/J13. See Figure 4.

NOTE: If wires/cables are not labeled, label or color-code them before
disconnecting.
e. Remove screws (2) securing UCB cable to battery and remove cable. Set aside for
later reinstallation.
f. Remove nut (1) and screw (1) securing battery bracket and remove bracket.
g. Remove UCB battery.

UCB

UCB/J13

UCB Battery
Cable

Battery
Bracket Nut
(1)

UCB Battery
Cable Screw
(2)

Battery
Bracket
Screw (1)
Figure 4 - Disconnect UCB Battery Cable (C1000 SCM)

h. Contact Capstone Call Center to determine if removed part(s) should be returned to

factory. If yes, Capstone Call Center will issue Return Material Authorization (RMA)
instructions. If no, dispose of part(s) according to local recycling and/or environmental
regulations.

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4. Install new 12V UCB battery (513717-XXX) as follows.

a. Reinstall UCB battery cable to battery with screws (2). Red to positive (+) terminal
and black to negative (-). See Figure 5.

Black (-) Red (+) Wire

Wire
Positive (+)
Negative (-) Terminal
Terminal

Figure 5 - Reinstall UCB Battery Cable (C1000 Shown)

b. Install new battery in place of old.

c. Install battery bracket and secure with screw(s) and nut as applicable. See Figure 6.

Bracket Nut
(1)

Bracket
Screws (2)

Bracket
Screw (1)

Figure 6 - Install Battery Bracket

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d. Reconnect UCB battery cable to UCB/J13.

e. Reinstall module cover, if applicable.
5. Return system to operation as follows.
a. For C200 microturbine(s):
(1) If applicable, reconnect battery cables and turn main battery pack circuit breakers
ON.
(2) Reinstall panels.
(3) Reconnect microturbine to power sources.
(4) Open system fuel supply.
(5) Issue Start command.
(6) Test system for proper operation.
b. For C1000 Series:
(1) If battery packs are installed in affected bay(s), reconnect battery cables and turn
main battery pack circuit breakers ON.
(2) At electrical panel, turn main circuit breaker and auxiliary circuit breaker ON for
affected bay(s).
(3) Open fuel inlet supply to bay(s).
(4) Close bay door(s).
(5) If system is configured in MultiPac mode, perform the following steps.
i. Enable MultiPac via CRMS.
ii. Set Override Start to AVAILABLE via CRMS-APS.
(6) Continue with the following for all systems.
i. Test system for proper operation.

Responsibility
It is the responsibility of Capstone to:
• Make these procedures available to Authorized Service Providers so they can
successfully complete this task.
It is the responsibility of the Authorized Service Provider to:
• Read this document, understand its contents, and effectively complete procedures.
• Explain service benefits provided to end user.
• Upon completion of service, submit a Field Service Report (512298) to
service@capstoneturbine.com.

Capstone Technical Support

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Capstone Call Center:
E-mail: service@capstoneturbine.com
Toll Free Telephone: (866) 4-CAPSTONE or (866) 422-7786
Direct Telephone: (818) 407-3600 • Fax: (818) 734-5382

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