Operating and Maintenance Manual - PART 2

Operating and maintenance manual - Part 2
CONTROGEN HX
Static Excitation System for Hydrogenerator
100MW
Tri An HPP
Vietnam
INTERFACES
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DATE 2014-05-15
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Remarks
Chapters
Yes No
Section 2 Interface system 6
2.1 Important Information 6 X
2.2 Risks & Protection 7 X
2.3 Standards & codes 8 X
2.4 Glossary 8
2.5 Abbreviations and Notation 9
2.6 Introduction 10
2.7 Connection with a DCS system (SERIAL MODBUS PROTOCOL) 10
2.8 ControLCP Getting Started 13
2.8.1 Starting ControLCP 13
2.8.2 Closing the HMI ControLCP 14
2.8.3 Restarting the HMI ControLCP 14
2.9 ControLCP Human Machine Interface 15
2.9.1 Presentation of HMI Main view 15
2.9.2 Single line Diagram 22
2.9.2.1 TTM Logic & Analog Display: 27
2.9.2.2 TPC Logic & Analog Display: 27
2.9.3 Alarm&Events 28
2.9.3.1 Alarms and events definition 28
2.9.3.2 Alarms viewer 28
2.9.4 Parameter Setting / IO Forcing 34
2.9.4.1 Display Conventions : 35
2.9.4.2 Parameter Setting view (Setting from List Viewer) : 37
2.9.4.3 Parameter (Historical view): 39
2.9.4.4 AVR Parameter Setting : 41
2.9.4.5 TTM Parameter Setting: 43
2.9.4.6 TPC Parameter Setting: 44
2.9.4.7 Initial Setting & Save Parameter Setting for TTM or TPC: 45
2.9.4.8 Regulators distributed inputs and outputs management: 47
2.9.5 Operating 50
2.9.5.1 Display Conventions 50
2.9.5.2 Command description 51
2.9.6 Trends (Slow) 56
2.9.6.1 Presentation 56
2.9.7 Performing Analysis of the Curves 68
2.9.8 Trends Perturbography (Fast) 80
2.9.8.1 Presentation 80
2.9.8.2 Real time mode 81
2.9.8.3 Historian mode 84
2.9.9 PowerChart 85
2.9.10 Maintenance 87

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Remarks
Chapters
Yes No
2.9.10.1 AVR Test Program 90
2.9.10.2 AVR Option Validation 91
2.10 ControLCP Web access 92
2.11 ControLCP menu organization 94
2.12 ControLCP : Exchange data with ControLCP 96
2.12.1 ControLCP : Exchange with CLOGSHARE folder 96
2.12.2 ControLCP : Exchange with removable drive 97
2.13 ControLCP Touch screen calibration (to be used if necessary only) 97

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Notice to readers
DANGER
Indicates a situation of imminent danger which, if it is not avoided, will lead
to death or serious injury. This indication is restricted to the most extreme
circumstances.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which if not avoided will lead to
death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if it is not avoided, may
cause minor or moderate injuries. This indication may also be used to warn
against unsafe practices.
ELECTRICAL WARNING
Indicates a potential electrical danger related to voltages, currents,

temperature, or other conditions that may cause an electric shock or burn
Turn off and disconnect any electrical power supply before servicing.
Highlights instructions or other important information which must be strictly

respected
Points out generally important information.
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This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made
to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in
hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation, operation,
or maintenance.
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Section 2 Interface system
2.1 Important Information
Alstom Power is committed to high quality products in compliance with

our high standards of quality.
Users and Installation staff that operate on the equipment are qualified
and are trained.
Before performing any action on the equipment, the user must read and
understand the Operating and Maintenance Manual.
To reduce risks for yourself and your equipment, only an accredited
technician shall service your equipment or work inside it.
Alstom is committed to top customer assistance services.

If you need further information or encounter a serious problem, please
contact:
Alstom Power
Automation & Control - Customer Support
• Hardware repair
• Annual preventive maintenance
• Telephone, e-mail, fax, remote maintenance, Web facilities
• On site intervention
• Software maintenance
• Training session for commissioning engineers and customer users.
Contact: helpdesk.control-systems@power.alstom.com

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2.2 Risks & Protection
ELECTRICAL WARNING
ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
This equipment presents dangers to the personnel and to the equipment
itself. These dangers are mainly electrical in nature, such as:
• electric shock
• transient increases and decreases in electrical power
• electrostatic discharge
Working inside the equipment can have an impact on the physical integrity
of the person or the equipment itself.
During installation of the equipment, it must be powered down.
Shut down properly your equipment and Power off it before hardware
installation.
CAUTION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Most electronic equipment is affected by radio frequency interference (RFI).
Caution should be taken when using mobile communications equipment
near such equipment. Signs are on display near to the equipment to warn
against the use of mobile communications equipment.
CAUTION
STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES

ALSPA system equipment contains components sensitive to electrostatic
discharges which can be damaged as a result of incorrect handling.
Working procedures (e.g. extracting a module) are described in the
manufacturer's documentation and must be followed. Equipment is fitted
with labels, so that staff can take anti-static precautions during handling.

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2.3 Standards & codes
The ALSPA control system equipment has been developed, manufactured and tested
to comply with relevant standards.
All these standards are indicated in the following document
[STD&COD] - ALSPA Series 6 - Standards and Codes - refer to the
documents list of the project.
The user must always keep in mind that in order to achieve optimum operation of the
equipment the standards should be complied with.
The above-mentioned document details the certification and the operating and
electromagnetic environment in which your equipment must be used.
2.4 Glossary
ALSPA Distributed Control System (DCS) of Alstom Power.

CONTROPLANT
ALSPA HMI Architecture, Equipment and Control Room Workstations, also
refers to the control room software functions.
ALSPA Engineering and commissioning Tool of the ALSPA Control
CONTROCAD System. With this tool, engineer makes the ALSPA System
configuration for the plant, download the controllers and tunes
and maintain the system.
ALSPA Automation Automation level of the ALSPA system, it is constituted of
Cell Master controllers and I/O and field controllers and field
networks.
C10 It is a local ALSPA HMI station which manages together the
Real Time server function and the HMI functions.
CE1000 / CE1500 / Inputs /outputs and field Controllers of ALSPA System.
CE2000 / CE3000
Ethernet Enterprise ALSPA Enterprise bus, it connects the ALSPA HMI stations
bus together for maintenance purposes or non critical function. It is
capable to connect third party functions.
Ethernet process ALSPA Ethernet network connecting all the cell controllers of a
Bus or S8000 Plant Unit together with ALSPA HMI. This Network is base on
Ethernet Technology. It is also named S8000.
Field Bus or E8000 Network which connects the Master controllers to the Field
controllers based on Ethernet Powerlink technology. It is also
named E8000
Historian Historical function for long term history of the events and
measurements of the plant. This function comprises data
servers and HMI viewers.
I/O Controller These controllers manage the inputs and outputs coming from
Field Controller the sensors and devices of the plant. It can be placed near the
devices and be remote from the main controller.

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Master Controller It is the main controller of the automation cell. It executes
or Cell Controller application software with the data coming from the I/O
controllers and controls the process by sending orders.
OMM Operating & Maintenance Manual.
RTDS or CIS Real time Data servers: this function of the ALSPA HMI
manages in real time the process data coming from the plant.
The RTDS function uses the OPC function to exchange data
with the OS and the third part Applications.
The RTDS function communicates with the Automation Cell
through the Process Bus.
CCW ALSPA HMI Calculation Workshop
DA server Data Access server
2.5 Abbreviations and Notation
General notations
Symbol Description
Text field for data input.
Non-modifiable field.
Check box for data input.
Drop down list for data input.
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Expansion
LCP Local Control Panel
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
DB Database
HMI Human Machine Interface
OPC OLE for Process Control
TTM Thyristor Trigger Module
TPC Thyristor Pulse Controller
SSD Static Starting Device to start the gas turbine (SSB and SFC)
SSB Start-up Selection Board (power lines switches)
SFC Static Frequency Converter

Association of the SSD and the SES, based on a
COMBI
consistent technology and integrated in the same module
Static Excitation System: includes Automatic Voltage
SES
Regulator (CONTROGEN AVR) and excitation

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Abbreviation Expansion
IEC61850 standardized protocol to exchange data

Pulse Generator Interface (Close control of the drive)
PGI100
2.6 Introduction
The excitation system includes several communication channels, used for both,
operation and maintenance, and for remote control (DCS). A Local Control Panel
(ControLCP) is also connected this way for local operation.
This document describes the use of ControLCP interface : the principles of operator
dialogue and the description of the main tools to perform operation and maintenance of
the system :
This document is dedicated to the staff in charge of the operation of the ControLCP of
the ALSPA Control System.
2.7 Connection with a DCS system (SERIAL MODBUS PROTOCOL)
The ALSPA CONTROGEN AVR system communicates with external equipment

through a serial link using a protocol compatible with the MODBUS standard as defined
by Gould-Modicom (MODBUS Reference Guide PI-MBUS-300 rev. B – Jan. 1985).
This serial link allows communication with a supervisory system in slave mode or
connection to an external controller.
This serial link, which is connected to the CPU board of the ALSPA CONTROGEN
AVR through a RS232/RS485 converter , is designed to use the RS485 standard link.
The data accessible by Modbus is listed in a table appended to this document.(

Modbus list)
Characteristics of the serial link
The serial link characteristic is RS485 type.
In case of redundant regulator, each regulator has its own address as per project
configuration.
For further information on the serial link configuration refer to Modbus List
document appended to this document.
Principle
The ALSPA CONTROGEN AVR regulator uses the same Modbus interface in both,
single-regulator and redundant-regulator, types of structure.
Modbus link orders validation

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The Modbus link orders are validated through a life variable located at address 400805.
The DCS shall write a variable value at this address to allow the Modbus link
commands. Every cycle, less than 1 second, the DCS shall write a different value
(range 0 to 32767) at this address.
For redundant regulators, in case of Modbus link connection loss an automatic change
over from active channel will be done to allow Ethernet commands on the other
regulator.
Modbus link orders for redundant AVR:

Only the active channel takes into account the Modbus link orders.
The active channel can be determined through address 402413:11 (Channel 1 active)
or address 402413:12 (Channel 2 active).
These information are available on both channels.

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Redundant connection between ALSPA CONTROGEN AVR regulators and DCS
system
Switch Protocol DCSModbus serial link

converter Copper
ILPH485/FO DCS Modbus serial link

Switch converter Optical fibre (option)
ILPH485/FO DCSModbus serial link

converter Optical fibre(option)
Redundant link
Switch Protocol DCSModbus serial link

converter Copper

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2.8 ControLCP Getting Started
2.8.1 Starting ControLCP
When booting ControLCP, automatic-logon in user clg is performed.

The operator authentication screen is displayed to log in to the ControLCP. This ensures access only
to the authenticated operators of ControLCP.
Fields description:
Fields description:
Type Name Description
User Allows entering the name of the operator.
Password Allows entering the password of the operator
name.
To start the operator station :

1. Input Username and Password textfields.
2. Click on next to password textfield to access the ControLCP.

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Protection Level
Authorization to access level with delay validity (the system should come back to the
display mode level after few minutes of no use (15mn)).
4 access levels available associated to user name
DISPLAY mode level
The display mode level does not need a password. It can be used to display
variables, parameters, available options, alarms and dated events.
OPERATING mode : (Display mode + operation of the unit)
The first level user - operating mode, which is accessible for a restricted period of
time, is password protected. It can be used to display variables, parameters,
available options, alarms and dated events.
This mode allows to reset faults on the alarm list
The default password for this level is 1320.
MAINTENANCE mode : (Operating mode + set regulation parameters)
The second level user - maintenance mode, which is accessible for a restricted
period of time, is password protected.
This mode allows operation of the unit, reset of faults on the alarm list
This level allows you to set regulation parameters
The default password for this level is 2320.
ADMIN mode
Full access: (Alstom usage only)
Nota : The login is registered each time it changed (date and time)
2.8.2 Closing the HMI ControLCP
When you close your project, the program saves the latest changes before closing.
To close a session:
• Click in the lower-left corner.
2.8.3 Restarting the HMI ControLCP
When you have closed the ControLCP, you have to re-open it.
• Click the icon from your desktop.

• Authenticate yourself (see § Starting ControLCP)

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2.9 ControLCP Human Machine Interface
2.9.1 Presentation of HMI Main view
PAR T 1 :
P ART 2 : Fixed ma in param eter Alar m bar P ART 5 :
M enu bar
P ART 4 : Status bar PA RT 3 : W o rk are a
Part 1 : Alarm bar (fixed) :


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The “Set Alarm bar” allows displaying active and acknowledged alarm numbers according to a
functional set of CONTROGEN (Primary, Secondary, TTM...), and manages audible alarms. Each
area enables the display of a dedicated overview.
The set alarm bar has the following two sections:
o Global Section
The global section provides an overview of all the sets defined in the project.
System : Whole system,
Primary channel,
Secondary channel,
TTM sub system
TPC sub system.
The features of the sets in the Global section are:

The color of the set is the color of an alarm with the highest level in that set.
When a set has no color it indicates that there are no alarms associated to
the set.
The tooltip of the set shows the set number, the number of unacknowledged
alarms and the total number of alarms in that set.
o User Section
The user section provides only the sets accessible to the operator and the station.
: In ControLCP, All users can see All Sets

A set is displayed as a frame containing:
set name
total number of unacknowledged alarms for the set / the total number of
alarms for this set
set is in the color of the alarm with the highest level

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Part 2 : Main information (fixed) :
- The main parameters of the system always

displayed.
- The main important operations are available

from this window when connected as operator.
We will find following informations :
o Active Channel : indication of channel (Primary or Secondary)
The associated button permits to change over the active

channel.
Action Icon View Operational Conditions
Activate

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o Display : The displayed values are those of the active channel.
To display the standby channel measured values, press

button
To come back to active channel, press button
Automatic return to Active channel after 30 seconds.
o Local control mode
To Change from Local to Remote control mode, press associated button
Action Icon View
Local
Remote
o Actual Mode : U (Auto), Manu, Q, Phi
The actual regulation mode is displayed, to change it,

See § Operating view.
o Fault Reset :
Fault reset button is available for clearing faults. This will

only clear faults that can be resetted.

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o Breaker position and command
The actual status of the breaker is displayed. The closing or opening command can be
selected by action on the associated button.
Action Icon View User’s level access
Open Operating, Maintenance
Close Operating, Maintenance
Operational conditions are available by clicking on
o Excit
Put excitation in service without opening the field circuit

breaker: this option will only be available as per project
configuration.
Action Icon View User’s level access
On Operating, Maintenance
Off Operating, Maintenance
Operational conditions are available by clicking on

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o Generator measures :
The displayed values are those of the channel selected in Display (Active : default)
o Actual setpoint :
Actual setpoint is displayed according to the actual regulation mode :

U
Manu
Q,
Phi
Send command +Ex according to operating level
Send command -Ex according to operating level
o Virtual Keyboard
Display virtual keyboard, necessary for entering values in operating or maintenance levels.

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Part 3 : Work area in which can be displayed 1 context view according to menu
choice (Part5)
This part contains following views as per Menu Bar selection (part 5):
Alarm Points and Historian (§ “Alarm&Events”),
Single Line Diagram (§ “HMI Single line Diagram)”,
Trends (§ “Trends (Slow))”,
Operating (§ “Operating”),
Parameters (§ “Parameter Setting / IO Forcing”),
PowerChart (§ “PowerChart”),
Perturbography Result (§ “Trends Perturbography (Fast) ”),
Maintenance Configuration (§ “Maintenance ”),
Part 4 : Status bar

The status bar provides the server information and error information, connection
information, configuration information of the operator interface settings, of the LCP
HMI.
The status bar of the ControLCP contains:
• Functions to change the operator interface settings (langage : To be selected in
drop down menu list)
• Information to show error message, date and time.
The figure below shows the status bar of the ControLCP:
Part 5 : Fixed touch menu bar.
This touch menu bar provides the way to select a viewer in work area in a minimum of click
actions. (Refer Part 3)
The different views are described in following paragraphs.

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2.9.2 Single line Diagram
Shows single line diagram with the main parameters of the generator (generator voltage,
active power, reactive power, power factor (cos phi or tan phi), circuit breakers status) and
its AVR.
Line color legend:
: Medium Voltage
: High Voltage
: Low Voltage
: DC Voltage

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Breaker color display:
Opened :
Closed :
Discrepancy :
Unknown status (Communication Fault) :
The Single line diagram is automatically configured as per project configuration.
o SHUNT :
Drawing according to SHUNT option validation
Shunt : No
Shunt : Yes
o GRID:

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Displayed if Option GRID
o MATCH:
Displayed if Option GRID or MATCH
o HV_BRK : Displayed if Option HV_BRK
o MV_BRK : Displayed if Option MV_BRK
o P, Q, I, U :
o Iex, Uex :
Excitation measures
o BRUSH : Drawing/visibility according to BRUSHLESS option validation
o PMG : Drawing/visibility according to PMG option validation
o ROTOR_TEMP : Drawing/visibility according to ROTOR_TEMP option

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o ROTORZ_MEAS Command : Drawing/visibility according to ROTORZ_MEAS option
o MEASURES :
Display main measures

regarding generator with associated unit
o Generator Mode :
Display actual generator mode (in this example, Generator is Active)
: Active, : Not active
o PSS, RAMP, Voltage Matching, SFC, Back to back Mode :
: Active, : Not active

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o AVR Actual regulation Mode Status and Command:
Refer (§ “Operating”),section below
o TEMP TRANSFO EXCIT :
o Field Breaker, Breaker AC, Breaker DC:
Breaker displayed according current position
o Bridge :
On Click : Go to Bridge overview

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2.9.2.1 TTM Logic & Analog Display:
To display values on TTM modules, click on icon according to selected channel.
2.9.2.2 TPC Logic & Analog Display:
To display values on TPC modules, click on icon X.
On the following display you can see the details of one Rectifier Bridge.
P ulse fault s tatus
(thy ris tor g ate red )
T h yrist or
s tatu s(red if
co nd u ction
fault )
Fu s e s tatu s
(red if fau lt)
To display values on TPC module

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2.9.3 Alarm&Events
2.9.3.1 Alarms and events definition
Alarms & Events are retrieved from both Channel Primary & Secondary. Both are saved in
historian. At least 10 000 events are saved in circular buffer.
Several level for alarms should be possible such as :

o Level 1 : Trips
o Level 2 : Alarms
o Level 3 : Threshold Alarms : High and Low limit for Analog signals
o Level 4 : Events for indication (Events are available in historical event viewer.)
Synthetic display on alarm bar of an indication of active alarm (Primary & Secondary,
TTM and TPC).
Sorting of alarm from different channels (TTM, TPC, primary controller, secondary
controller, …), separated or merged.
2.9.3.2 Alarms viewer
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• The Alarms and Events Viewer provides the alarm acknowledgement facility in one of its
operational modes (see below in Alarm menu).
• The Alarms and Events Viewer constitutes a powerful management and analysis tool
offering a wide range of alarm filtering facilities.
Alarm Menu
The table below shows the picture of the functions tool bar for each operational mode of the
Alarms and Events Viewer:

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Alarm Points
Real-time Alarms
Real-time Events
Historian
Alarms&Events
Alarm points displays already present,appearing, disapppering unacknowledged

alarms.
Real time alarms displays appearing and disappearing alarms from the time the viewer
is opened.
Real time events displays appearing and disappearing events from the time the viewer
is opened.
Historian alarms and events displays an history of all alarms and events selected
between two dates.
Historian Alarm&Events
When selecting option in Alarm Menu, the following window is displayed. This window
allows to select begin and end of date-time selection.

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Then Ok to display Alarm&Event list according to the selected period.
Alarms symbol
The alarm symbol is composed of two signs:
- Triangle means acknowledgement status. If triangle is shown, an acknowledgement
is required. Triangle color is displayed as per alarm level (refer table hereafter).
- Square color indicates presence or absence of the alarm. In any case, blue color
means that alarm has disappeared. Other color is displayed as per alarm level (refer
table hereafter).
For instance:
: Alarm level 1 (red) appearance, not acknowledged
: Alarm level 1 (red) disappearance, not acknowledged
: Alarm level 1 (red) presence, already acknowledged by operator
Alarms levels
Information status Color

Priority level 1 Trip

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Priority level 2 High
Priority level 3 Low (Threshold)
Priority level 4 Low (Events)
Alarm disappearance : Return to normal state
Alarm Acknowledgement
The alarm acknowledgement of the Alarms and Events Viewer indicates that
an operator is aware of the alarm raised.
To acknowledge an alarm:
1. Click on take acknowledgement icon ( ).
2. Click on selected alarms icon ( ) to acknowledge only the selected
visible alarms of the data list.
Alarms filters
Direct acces to Active Alarms available as shortcut in fixed touch menu bar
Alarms Quick filters
Allows filtering the alarms corresponding to

level 1 : Trip

level 2. : Alarm

level 3. : internal alarm (threshold)

level 4. : Event

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Alarm Sheet
On contextual menu, each alarm or trip is associated to an alarm or trip description with
troubleshooting instructions in selected language
Alarm Comment
It is possible to add a comment to each alarm point.
1. Click on the blank textfield.
2. Add your comment.

• Click on to cancel your comment.
• Click on to modify your comment.
• Click on to confirm your comment.

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2.9.4 Parameter Setting / IO Forcing
This paragraph describes the way to modify parameters in the whole System :
• AVR controller (Channel 1 & 2)
• TTM Modules
• TPC Modules
T TM Paramete r Settin g TPC Par amet er Sett ing
AVR
Parameter
Setting
I/O Forcing ac cess
Parameters may be different from Channel 1 to Channel 2 if only value has been
modified on one of these channels.
For CPU parameters, do not power off the CPU before 1 minute, otherwise
parameters will not be stored in flash memory.
For TTM, TPC parameters, feedback associated to writing parameter could

take up to 10s depending of number of TPC configured.

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2.9.4.1 Display Conventions :
Limitation representation :
If a limitation is on, in following example (MAX CORRECTED STATOR VOLTAGE, or MIN
CORRECTED STATOR VOLTAGE) are Active
The border of the box is displayed in color
Option accessibility :
In following example, FLUX LIMITATION (SLVR) Option is validated
If option is NOT validated, all the information regarding this option are displayed in grey. No
access on click available to this function.
In following example, FLUX LIMITATION (SLVR) Option is NOT validated

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Parameter General setting view (Setting from Transfer Function):
P ART 1
PART 2
Part 1 :
Source Exclusive mode, allow selection of source chan1 or chan2.
Variable list button : Open variable list group associated to local transfer function.
When selecting source, in parameter list viewer (see below), the display value for each
parameter is updated from source.
When communication is OK with selected source, source selection is displayed in blue color
as following, otherwise, source selection is displayed in gray color.

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Previous Navigation button to go to previous mimic.
Part 2 :
For each parameter, with redundant regulators, 2 displays and variables label (description) are
displayed :
- Display for parameter value read from each source (1 & 2)
- When click on channel 1 or 2, a popup box is opened with setpoint operation
facilities
Variable label (description) is displayed on 1 line.
Active channel is displayed in green color : in following example, ch1 is active.
If not redundant, only Channel 1 is displayed
2.9.4.2 Parameter Setting view (Setting from List Viewer) :
The following Parameter List Viewer is used for setting parameters configured in a variable
group.
Basically, this is the main way for setting parameter on TTM and TPC devices.
When modifying a variable value (in Modified column), the modification is done locally in the
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In any case, when « Value » is different from « Modified » value whatever the reason, a value
change color is applied on « Modified » value.
In the following example, the value 5.00 for parameter TRV3 is ready to be sent.
Following buttons are present in the banner of the Variables list RW Viewer:
:
Global write of variables with « Modified » column different from « Value »
All modifications are taken in account at the same time.
:
If applied, the « Modified » column value is copied from « Value » column
:
Export in a csv file, the list of variables, and Value (without column « Modified »).
This feature is useful to save current parameter values.
:
Import in column « Modified » the list of variables from a csv file containing a variable
ID column and Value column.
The link is done from Variable ID. All variable not present in the list are ignored. The
value column is placed into « Modified » column (ready to be sent by button

concerning all variables « allowed »)
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Copy parameter from a channel to another :
Following copy will concern only variables associated to the current group :
1. Select origin channel (channel where parameter are ok), then click to fill
modified column from source selection.
2. Modify parameter display selection and select

destination for the copy.
3. Then click to send values to destination selected.
2.9.4.3 Parameter (Historical view):
• In Parameter Transfer Function view:

Open contextual menu on Display parameter, > Open > Y=f(t) Curve (Historian Mode)
• General :
Open Explorer > Plant > LCP > <FCT> (AVR, TTM, TCP) > _xD (1 or 2, …) > View
Variables > View Analog Signal
Following view is displayed, on a selected parameter, apply contextual menu to Open
Y=f(t)curve to display historical of the parameter.

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To have an export on excel format, Refer (§ “ Performing Analysis of the Curves ( export
Tab )) :

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2.9.4.4 AVR Parameter Setting :
The main view to perform parameter setting is presented below. All main functions
are presented on this diagram. (see Display convention above to access to a
function)
When clicking on a function, open a transfer function where parameter setting can be done.
Otherwise, some other
parameters, not associated to
main transfer function, can be
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Global Parameter Copy from Active Channel to Standby Channel
For AVR, Global transferring of the value are done from active channel to inactive
channel.

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2.9.4.5 TTM Parameter Setting:
To display or modify parameters on TTM modules, select channel first.
Then you can access to specific Parameter list configured in two groups :
General configuration
Remote
A global Parameter copy from channel to other is available.

Transfer destination must be selected. Transfer button is displayed only if
destination is available;

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2.9.4.6 TPC Parameter Setting:
To display or modify parameters on TPC modules, select channel first.
Then you can access to specific Parameter list configured in two groups:
General configuration
Measures&Regulation
A global Parameter copy from a channel to another is available.

Transfer destination must be selected. Transfer button is displayed only if
destination is available;
Destination selection is depending on the number of bridges configured in the

project.

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2.9.4.7 Initial Setting & Save Parameter Setting for TTM or TPC:
The procedure to send initial parameter to TTM & TPC can be made manually by
using following instructions :
• Initial Setting :
Prepare a csv file as described in following example according to a
parameter group : the following example describe the group GeneralConfig
for TTM.
Then Open GeneralConfig parameter group from Parameter > TTM
Click on to Import in column « Modified » the list of variables from the

csv file
The link is done from Variable ID. All variable not present in the list are
ignored. The value column is placed into « Modified » column
The modified variables are displayed in red color
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• Save Parameter
In our previous example, in order to retrieve parameter from Controller TTM,
Open GeneralConfig parameter group from Parameter > TTM
Click on to Export in a csv file, the list of variables, and Value (without
column « Modified »).
The exported file should be placed in external_data (folder of CCAD

Controgen).

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2.9.4.8 Regulators distributed inputs and outputs management:
The Local Control Panel allows to display Input and Output,

and force distributed digital and analog outputs.
1. Select Output or Input with the button
2. Select Rack, Module number by clickink on field and

type value.
Input are only in Display mode .
Inputs Display
Allow to display Analog or display value associated on (Rack, Module, and input
number)

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Outputs Display/Forcing:
The distributed IO forcing does not influence the regulator's process but
may have an unwanted action on external regulator devices.
Forcing operation will only be available in maintenance level .

Following window will be displayed.
Logical Output Forcing:
Select the output to be forced, and then press .

This will turn the regulator in forcing mode and an alarm will be displayed to
indicate the forcing mode. Button will be displayed as following
Press to toggle the forced value.
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Analog Output Forcing:
Select the output to be forced, and then press . This will turn the
regulator in forcing mode and an alarm will be displayed to indicate the forcing
mode.
Button will be displayed as following
Change the analogue output value by

pressing in the analogue output zone. A
keypad will be displayed and type the new
value.
To quit the forcing mode press

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2.9.5 Operating
This paragraph describes all the local commands available within the regulator. In
accordance with project configuration, some might be disabled.
Feedback of the commands is displayed in this view.
Local mode shall be selected previously to allow local commands.
2.9.5.1 Display Conventions
Option Validation:
Some operation commands are available as per project configuration.

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Operational conditions:
Bad acces level
User not allowed to operate,

User must be OPERATING, MAINTENANCE or
ADMIN
Operation conditions OK :
Operation conditions NOT OK :
On button click, open a window with operation conditions.

In following example, Remote mode is not selected.
Function Active :
Function not Active :
2.9.5.2 Command description
All the commands are requiring Local mode selected
o AVR Actual Mode :
This command permit to select Regulation Mode
The actual mode is displayed on the left. The new mode can be selected by action
on one of the corresponding button.

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In case of a structure AVR/MCR, the MANU command is available only if MCR
channel is active, other commands are available only if AVR channel is active.
AUTO
MANU
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o PSS Command :
Activate or inhibit PSS: this command allows inhibition of the PSS. This option will only be
available as per project configuration.
Activate
Inhibit
o Ramp DMD Command :

Select ramp starting (line charging purpose).
Activate
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o Voltage Matching Command :
Select synchronisation to match generator voltage as per a 4-20 mA voltage setpoint.
Activate
Inhibit
o Bridge Selection:
Select active bridge (bridge 1 or 2) in case of Redundant TWIN configuration.
Bridge 1 selected :
Bridge 2 selected :
o Regulation Measurements :
Select Machine or Grid: the measurements for the regulation are either taken from the grid
(4-20 mA signals) or from the generator measurement (UMT162 card).
• From Generator :
• From Grid
o Flashing :
Select source of flashing.

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• Source DC :
• Source AC :

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2.9.6 Trends (Slow)
2.9.6.1 Presentation
Main Controgen measurements are available in this viewer.

The maximum number of variables (Analog + Logical) displayed at a time should be six.
Trend Viewer provides a (large) set of tools which enables to zoom, to change the
physical scale and the color of the curves, to hide / show the curve, insert rulers to
analyze a situation on the graph.
Displayed variables will be selectable from a variable list into the viewer.
Trend viewer can either display Real time mode or in historical mode.
Real time trending : Trends sampling rate Slow: 1 second
Changing Mode
Real-Time Mode
The table below gives the details of the functions specific to real-time mode:
Image Description
Shows the date and time corresponding to the first and last
samples of the variables in the buffer.

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The date / time format depends on the operator language
setting see the Workspace reference manual
(PTP09A42019).
The points to be remembered are:
• As the buffer gets updated, this field also gets
updated.
• When the graph is paused, the field update is also
paused.
• Internally, the buffers FIFO operation continues.
• When the graph is restarted, this field is updated with
the date and time of the current samples of the buffer.
Allows switching the curves mode from real-time to Historian.
A click on this icon opens the Historian window where the
Historian database, period and the samples type are
selected.
When the mode is changed to Historian, all the real-time

samples are removed.
Historian Mode
The table below gives the details of the functions specific to Historian mode:
Type Image Description
Shows the date and time corresponding to

the first and last Historian samples of the
variables in the buffer.
Opens the Historian window where a new

set of Historian database, period and the
samples type can be selected.
Displays the curves for the same current

duration but for the preceding time.
E.g., Displays the curves from 1:00 AM to
3:00 AM if the period chosen is from 3:00
AM to 5:00 AM.
While displaying the curves for the
preceding time, the zoom on the graph is
reset.
Displays the curves for the same current

duration but for the succeeding time.
E.g., Displays the curves from 5:00 AM to
7:00 AM if the period chosen is from 3:00
AM to 5:00 AM.
While displaying the curves for the
succeeding time, the zoom on the graph is
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Type Image Description
Displays the samples type (Raw, Average 15)

that was selected in the Historian window.
Click on of the standard viewer tool bar to open the Historian window.
Selecting Historian Database

Check the check box in the database selection area to select or deselect the
database / archive you are interested in.
Selecting the Historian Samples Type
• Select Raw: All the samples from the Historian server are taken to plot the points
in the trace zone.
• Select Average 15: The average values of the samples available in every 15
minutes are taken to plot the points in the trace zone.
Managing the Curves Viewer
The standard viewer tool bar of the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer helps in displaying and
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Icon Description
Opens the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer for the previous group (or variable) of
the currently opened group (or variable), in the same instance of the
viewer.
Opens the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer for the next group (or variable) of the
currently opened group ( or variable), in the same instance of the
viewer.
The arrow ( ) lists the siblings* of the currently opened group (or
variable).
Allows adding the active viewer to the Shortcuts / Key Shortcuts of

Favorites tab.
Allows saving the variables of the active viewer to the current group, to
a new public group or to a new private group.
Allows displaying the variables of the active viewer in one of the different
types of viewers listed in the menu.
Managing Curves
The configuration tool bar helps to select the variables for the graph and to configure
the display parameters of the trace zone
.
Functional categories of the configuration tool bar
To select or deselect variables
1. Click on of the configuration tool bar to open the Variables selection

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1. Check or uncheck the check box to select or deselect the variables in the
list.
To define Curves Colors
1. Select the variable you are interested in.
2. Click on of the the configuration toolbar.

3. Select the color you want.
OR
1. Right-click on the color of the variable you are interested in.
2. Select the Color... item of the contextual menu.
3. Select the color you want.
To control curves
The functions of this category are used to block or unblock the real-time curves. This
helps to analyze the graph by:
• pausing the graph
Click on to pause the graph temporarily.

The samples of the variables continue to get stored in the buffer
regardless of the pause period.
• stopping the graph
Click on to stop the graph permanently.
On restarting, the graph starts afresh for the same group.
• resuming / restarting the graph
Click on to resume the graph after pause or to restarts it after stop

On resuming the graph, the samples stored during the pause
period are also displayed.
The icons of the functions are disabled when no variable is
available in the variables list window.
To display grid
The grid function helps to track the values of the curves at various points in the trace
zone.
Click on to show or hide the grid in the trace zone.

The color of the grid is configurable.
The parameters display of Y=f(t) Curves Viewer can be configured by doing
following actions :
- Show / Hide the Graphic Objects of the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer,
- Configure the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer
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• Click on to display or conceal the graphic objects of the Y=f(t) Curves
Viewer.
• Click on an individual graphic object to show or hide it in the Y=f(t) Curves
Viewer.
Configure the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer
Click on to configure various display parameters of the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer.
Description of fields:
Graph
Type Name Description Default Value
Shows or hides the mouse position

indicator .
Rulers on On selection, the mouse position
scales
Selected
indicator is displayed on both the axes of
the graph zone.
On de-selection, it is hidden.

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Controls the position of the ruler on the

graph.
On selection, the ruler checks for the
availability of the samples at the chosen
position and that keeps the ruler there.
Snapped rulers
on graph If the sample is not available, the ruler Selected
gets re-positioned where the preceding
sample is available.
On de-selection, the ruler does not
check for the samples and it is kept in
the selected position.
Controls the display scroll, when the

real-time curves reach the right edge of
the trace zone.
On selection, the display is scrolled
Smooth scroll Selected
sample-by-sample.
On de-selection, the display is scrolled
by 10% of the trace zone to show the
next available samples.
Shows or hides the tooltip on the curves.

Tooltip value
on curves
On selection, the tooltip is shown. Selected
On de-selection, the tooltip is hidden.
Allows to rescale the curves of the

boolean variables. This helps to
increase the legibility of the graph as it
separates the trace area for each curve.
On selection, the different boolean
variables are rescaled such that the
height of each curve is 5 % and the gap
between two curves is 5%.
The curve of first variable starts at 0%
Rescale and goes up to 5 %. The curve of
Boolean
Not selected
second variable starts at 10% and goes
up to 15 % etc.
If there are more than 10 boolean
variables, modulo 10 is applied.
The curve of eleventh variable starts at
0% and goes to 5%.
On de-selection, the curves of all the
boolean variables take 0-100% of the
trace zone.

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Moving / Zoom / Refresh
Allows to control the movement of the

ruler.
Ruler moving The field value indicates the number of 20
samples that the ruler skips when it is
moved.
Allows to control the percentage of zoom

Automatic of the graph in the trace zone.
zoom
20
The field value indicates the percentage
value of zoom-in or zoom-out.
Shows the rate at which the graph gets

updated in the viewer.
Refresh rate
The field value depends on the graph
duration.
Displayed Values
Allows to define the precision of the

Displayed
Values
floating-point values displayed in the 3
viewer.
Grid
Allows to define the grid interval for the

X-axis, which represents the time
Abscissa 30 seconds
The format of the field is D: hh:mm:ss (D
indicates the number of days)
Allows to define the grid interval for the

Ordinate 10%
Y-axis, which represents the value.
Times
Default
Value
Allows to define the duration of display of

Value Tooltips the tooltip.
remaining
10 seconds
min. value = 1 second; max. value=32
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Default
Value
Allows defining the visible graph duration

of the trace zone for the real-time mode.
The format of the field is D: hh:mm:ss
The value of the graph duration must be
less than the maximum buffer duration.
The maximum buffer duration is
configurable in the configurator window of
the workspace.
The value of the graph duration is the
factor that decides:
• Refresh rate
Graph • Sampling rate*

duration
5 minutes
• Duration of samples displayed in the
viewer
Graph duration Refresh rate
<12 min 1 sec
>=12 min and <2 hours 10 sec
>=2 hours and <20 100 sec

hours
>=20 hours 200 sec
The Sampling rate is equal to the Refresh

rate
The modifications of all the parameters except the Abscissa and

the Value Tooltips remaining options of the Settings window are
applicable to all the subsequently opened Y=f(t) Curves Viewer
for the current users session.
Restore the default parameters
Click on the Default button to restore default values and options of the Settings
window.
Understanding the Trace Zone
The trace zone displays the curves (traces), representing the trend of the variables.
• The curves in the trace zone are represented in different colors and the color
depends on the status of the corresponding variable.
The color of the curve can be modified and the modification is available only in the
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The table below shows the colors and the width of curves for variables depending
on their status:
Variable Status Curve Width Curve Color
Three times the width of

Normal.
Invalid + On/Off
The curve becomes a Color of variable.
monitoring
horizontal line retaining
the last sample acquired.
Valid + On/Off
Normal. Color of variable.
monitoring
Inhibited Normal. Color of inhibition (white).
Three times the width of

Replacement Color of variable.
Normal.
Unknown Historian
Normal. Curves background color.
sample
• The height of the curves in the trace zone varies depending on the type of the
variable.
The table below gives the height of curves for different types of variables:
Type of Variable Height
Analog and Uses 0 to 100% of the trace zone for each curve
Setpoint representing the variable.
Uses 0 to 100% of the trace zone for each curve

Boolean and representing the variable if Rescale Boolean option is not
Command variables selected.
Otherwise, 5% of the trace zone for each variable.
A variable with its value out of upper limit draws a horizontal line
at 100 %.
A variable with its value out of lower limit draws a horizontal line
at 0 %.
Understanding the Tooltip
The tooltip displays the following information of the variables available where the
mouse pointer is positioned:
• date and time
• information about the corresponding variable(s) that is to say: Variable id =Value
State Status
• The tooltip on the curves lists the information of all the curves
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• The tooltip on the vertical ruler lists the information of all the curves
intersecting the ruler.
Understanding the Abscissa and Ordinate
The abscissa (time axis) helps to find the time of occurrence of any value of the
variables.
The features of the abscissa are given below:
• The abscissa is graded in days, hours, and minutes.
• The date and time displayed in the left and right hand corners of the abscissa
indicates the beginning and ending date / time of the currently visible graph in the
trace zone respectively.
• The duration of the currently visible graph is displayed between the beginning
and ending date / time.
• The abscissa and the beginning and ending date / time of the currently visible
graph are updated on:
• each leftward shift of the curves in the real-time mode
• zoom operations on the curves in both real-time and Historian mode
• During the summer and wintertime change, abscissa gets revised as below:
• Wintertime to summertime change: One hour is lost during this time change.
Abscissa displays as follows:
01:00 03:00
• Summertime to wintertime change: One hour is added during this time change.
Abscissa displays as follows:
01:00 02:00 02:00 03:00
The ordinate (value axis) helps to find the value of the variables at any time.
The ordinate is graded in percentage.
Understanding Scroll Bars
A scroll bar helps to change the visible portion of the graph in the trace zone.
Scrolling can be done in either of the following two ways:
• sliding the scroll bar
• clicking on the associated arrows in the scroll bars
In Historian mode, the scroll bar is available only on zoom
operations.
Understanding Scales
Scales helps to know where the value of the variable lies in its range. This facilitates
the instantaneous analysis of the behavior of the variables.
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Scales Associated with the Variables
There are two scale tabs at the bottom of the scale:

• Global scale tab: allows to view the global scale for the variables
• Real scale tab: allows to view the real scale for the selected variable.
The global scale shows the values of the minimum and maximum limits for all the
variables in the viewer.
The features of the global scale are given below:
• The global scale can be modified for analog and setpoint variables. The
command and the boolean variables always have the values 0 and 1 as their
maximum and minimum limits.
• An indicator placed between the maximum and the minimum limits of the global
scale shows the type of unit of all the variables in the viewer:
• "ï"Physical: The global scale shows the actual values of the maximum and
minimum limits of the variables.
• "%" Percentage: The global scale shows 0 in the minimum limits of all the
variables and 100 in the maximum limits of all the variables.
• Rough: The global scale shows the actual values of the maximum and minimum
limits of the variables.
• The global scale limits of the variables can be modified through the Modify y-scale
item of the contextual menu of the variables in the variables list window.
The real scale of a variable shows the ordinate with the physical unit specific to the
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The features of the real scale are given below:
• The real scale is displayed only if the Display y-scale item in the contextual menu
of the variables in the variables list window is selected for the variable.
• The unit and color of the selected variable is displayed in the middle of the real
scale.
• The real scale values get modified automatically when the operator modifies the
global scale limits of the variable.
The global scale values and the real scale values get modified automatically when
the curves in the trace zone are zoomed.
2.9.7 Performing Analysis of the Curves
The analysis functions tabs provide various components and functions that helps to
perform analysis of the curves.
The analysis functions tabs are composed of:
• Vertical rulers tab
• Horizontal rulers tab
• Zoom / Pan tab
• Exports tab
• Imports tab
• Slope tab
Analysis functions tabs
Description:
Tab Description
Allows to place the vertical rulers in the trace zone to find

the time of occurrence of a value of the variable(s) during
analysis.
Allows to place the horizontal rulers in the trace zone to

find the value of the selected variable during analysis.
Allows zoom in / zoom out of the graph that helps to

analyze the minute variations of the curves.
Allows taking the samples outside the ALSPA HMI that

helps to do the analysis in offline.
Allows bringing the samples inside the ALSPA HMI that

helps to compare the trend of the existing variables with
the imported variables.

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Tab Description
Displays the slope of the selected curve.
Vertical Rulers Tab

The Vertical Rulers tab allows to place the vertical straight lines (rulers) in the trace
zone to find the time of occurrence of a value of the variable(s) during analysis.
Vertical Rulers Tab

Place vertical rulers
Vertical Ruler Placement
1. Click on .
2. Select the position of the ruler in the trace zone.
A vertical line is displayed in the trace zone.
You are now able to place the second ruler.
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The icon for ruler 1 is always enabled.
The rulers are placed in the trace zone in the ascending order of
the numbers on the ruler icons.
Each ruler icon is enabled and can be placed only after placing its
previous ruler.
After placing the rulers, a click on the desired ruler icon, makes
the respective ruler active.
At any point of time, only one ruler is active. Making one ruler
active deactivates the other.
Move vertical rulers
• Click on ruler move the active ruler towards left or right hand side of the trace
zone, sample by sample.
• Click on ruler move the active ruler towards the left or the right hand side of the
trace zone by skipping certain number of samples.
The number of samples to be skipped is configurable in Rulers moving option of the
Settings window.
The active rulers can also be moved by dragging.
Remove vertical rulers

Click on the ruler icon of the active ruler to remove it.
The removal has to be done in the reverse order of the placement
of the rulers. When the order is not followed, the selected ruler
and all the subsequent rulers are removed.
Horizontal Rulers Tab
The Horizontal Rulers tab allows to place the horizontal straight lines (rulers) in the
trace zone to find the value of the selected variable during analysis.
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Place horizontal rulers
Horizontal Rulers Placement
1. Click on .
2. Select the position of the ruler in the trace zone.
An horizontal line is displayed in the trace zone.
When the ruler 1 is placed, the graph is paused automatically for analysis and the
curves are no longer generated.
3. Click on of the configuration tool bar to resume the graph.

You are now able to place the second ruler.
4. Follow the same procedure to place ruler 2 .
The icon for ruler 1 is always enabled.
The rulers are placed in the trace zone in the ascending order of
the numbers on the ruler icons.
The second ruler is enabled and can be placed in the trace zone
only after the first one has been placed.
The two rulers are mutually exclusive. Making one ruler active
deactivates the other.
At any point of time, only one ruler is active. Making one ruler
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Move horizontal rulers
Click on or to move the active ruler towards the top or the bottom of the trace
zone, sample by sample.
Click on or to move the active ruler towards the top or the bottom of the trace
zone by skipping certain number of samples.
The number of samples to be skipped is configurable in Rulers moving option of the
Settings window.
The active rulers can also be moved by dragging.
Remove horizontal rulers

Click on the ruler icon of the active ruler to remove it.
The removal has to be done in the reverse order of the
placement of the rulers. When the first ruler is removed without
the second, then both the rulers are removed.
Zoom / Pan Tab
The Zoom / Pan tab allows to have the enlarged view or the reduced view of the
graph. This helps to view and understand the minute variations in the trend of the
curves.
Zoom / Pan tab

Performing a zoom
According to the abscissa
1. Click on .
2. Define a beginning date and a duration.
3. Click on Apply to valid the selection.
4. Select or to perform a zoom out or zoom in action with respect to the
axis.
According to the ordinate
1. Click on .
2. Define a beginning date and a duration (Maximum/Minimum).
3. Click on Apply to valid the selection.
4. Select or to perform a zoom out or zoom in action with respect to the
axis.

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The Minimum and the Maximum field are enabled when the Modify
item of the contextual menu of the variables is selected.
y-scale
When more than one variable is selected, the minimum and

maximum of the scale are expressed in percentage.
The values of the minimum and maximum fields are reflected in
the global scale.
The fields display values only for analog variables.
According to both abscissa and ordinate
1. Click on .
2. Select the part of the trace zone you want to zoom with the mouse pointer.
The selected part appears on the trace zone.
3. Select or to perform another zoom out or zoom in action with respect to
the axis.
By default, the percentage of zoom-out / zoom-in is 20. It is
configurable in the Setting window.
Other zoom actions
• Click on to reset the zoom action.
• Click on to undo previous zoom.
• Click on to redo previous zoom.

Exports Tab
The Exports tab allows exporting the samples of the variables to a file. The files can
be shared between stations and external sites.
Exports tab
Export Sample Historian file format
1. Click on to select the Sample Historian file format.

2. Select the period of time you are interested in.
If the date / time are not appropriate, they are displayed in red.
3. Click on to open the Variables selection window.

4. Select the variables you want to export.
5. Click on Apply to launch the export.
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6. Select a location to save the export file and give a name to the file.
7. Click on Save.
A Curve Viewer window opens.
8. Select the sampling rate you are interested in.

9. Click on OK to confirm.
A CSV file is created.
The graph is paused after exporting.

The period of the export and the variable (whose samples are
exported) names are shown at the top of the graph in the file.
Export Historian file format
1. Click on to select the Historian file format.



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7. Click on Save.

Export Reference file format

1. Click on to select the Sample Historian file format.


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7. Click on Save.
A XML file is created.
Export MS Excel file format

This export format is available only if MS Excel is present on the computer.
1. Click on to select the MS Excel file format.



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7. Click on Save.
Imports Tab
The Imports tab allows importing the samples of the variables, which enables to:
• visualize the trend of the exported samples in different stations
• compare the imported variables with the existing variables in the viewer
Imports tab
Import Historian file and Sampled Historian file
1. Click on to import curves from Historian file and sampled Historian file.
2. Click on to open the Open window.
3. Select the CSV file you want to import.
4. Click on Apply to launch the import.
The existing variables in the viewer are replaced by the imported variables.
The graph is paused after importing.
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1. Click on to import curves from Historian file and sampled Historian file.
2. Define the time at which the import starts in the Insertion Date text field.
3. Click on to lock or unlock curves:
• Locked: Curves are fixed in the trace zone.
• Unlocked: Curves are shifted when the abscissa is scrolled. /li>
Locking or unlocking curves can be done even after
importing them in the Y=f(t) Curves Viewer. It is
done through the More Anchored item in the
contextual menu of the variables in the variables list
window.
4. Click on to open the Open window.
5. Select the XML file you want to import.
6. Click on Apply to launch the import.
The imported variable is newly added to the viewer.
Curves imported from the reference type file are in white color to
distinguish them from other curves.
The graph is paused after importing.
Slope Tab
The Slope tab allows displaying the slope of the desired variables at a particular
point of its curve.
The slope is a small line intersecting a curve and it is defined by three points:
• a central point on the curve to be analyzed that can be moved along the curve
• two extremities that can be moved anywhere within the trace zone
Slope tab

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1. Click on to place the slope line on the selected curve in the trace zone.
A slope line on a curve
2. Select the color of the curve you want to analyse in the drop-down list.
The curve can also be chosen through the Select to analyze item in
the contextual menu of the variables in the variables list window.
3. Select a point on the curve in the trace zone.
4. Select one of the three points of the slope to change its position.
Information available:
• date and time corresponding to the inserted slope,
• the ordinate value corresponding to the central point of the
slope,
• the value of slope.
The field value changes when the central point of the slope line is
moved.

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2.9.8 Trends Perturbography (Fast)
2.9.8.1 Presentation
Perturbography (HMI Trends Fast) allows users to view trends of a selection of signal that
are monitored by the Perturbography sub-system.
When two voltage regulators are present, signals from the two regulators can be
displayed simultaneously.
10 msec sampling rate for signals configured in perturbography, (up to six selectable)
The maximum number of variables (Analog + Logical) displayed at a time is up to six.
Signals of very different scales can be displayed in the same time by enabling a per-unit
conversion overriding Perturbography subsystem settings.
Features triggered sweeps In order to have a steady display of periodic signals; it is
controlled in the same way an oscilloscope is (see settings tab below).
Cursors: One multi trace cursor and two single trace cursors are available to follow
sweeps values (see Cursor tab below).
Historian mode: It is also able of displaying data from previously recorded
Perturbography reports (see main panel controls below).

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2.9.8.2 Real time mode
Main panel controls
Show/Hide legend of the graph (signal names, colours, dot style…)
Lock/unlock graph. When unlocked, graph limits are set by the user and when locked, the
program selects X and Y level of zoom to best fit the data into the graph.
This control is used to zoom out on both X and Y-axis by 10%.

This control is used to zoom in on both X and Y-axis by 10%.
This control is used to zoom in on both X and Y-axis inside of a selection.
This control is used to zoom in on X-axis inside a selected area.
This control is used to zoom in on Y-axis inside a selected area.
Allows user to move around in a zoomed graph.

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Default tool, allows user to move any cursor displayed on the graph.
Loads a previously recorded report file created by the Perturbography sub-system.
Appears when a file is displayed and is used to go back to real time display.
Replaces scaling values by 0% and 100% in order to display all signals on the same
scale.
Changes time units from sample number to seconds.
Freezes currently displayed data.
Resumes currently frozen data.
Settings tab
Enables or disables triggered sweep which can be used to steady display of periodic
signals.
Changes slope sign of triggering from positive slope to negative slope when
triggering is enabled.
Level of triggering can be changed
by using the knob on the left of the setting tab.
Defines which signal is used to trigger graph sweep. See legend to find out
what colour is the signal you want to use for triggering.
Adjust sampling period for display.
Cursors tab

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Shows/Hides multi trace cursor. It takes into account every variable displayed by the graph,
and updates their value inside the cursor tab according to the cursor’s position.
Shows/Hides single trace cursor (first and second). It attaches itself on the first
numeric variable and displays its value inside the cursor tab according to the
cursor’s position.
Communication Status :
COM#x :
: Communication OK with channel #x
: Communication Failure with channel #x
In following example :
• COM OK With channel 1

• COM NOT OK With channel 2
• Channel 1 Master
In following example :

• Channel 1 Master

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2.9.8.3 Historian mode
After click on button ,

a window lists all the reports
generated by Recorder,
After selection and click Ok,

The replay of the report is displayed. All tools available in real-time mode are also available
in this mode.

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2.9.9 PowerChart
HMI PowerChart This screen displays PQ Diagram, shows a power chart with the main
set-point of the machine and the limitations during operations in generator operating area.
Powerchart operating point is updated every second.

Dynamic limitation curves are updated every minute and refreshed in the X/Y
graph.

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Following limits are displayed on the graph:
Chart
Color Limitation
No
1 Under excitation limitation
2 Over excitation limitation
3 Mechanical Power limitation
4 Mechanical Max Power limitation
5 Under excitation full limitation
6 Over excitation full limitation
7 Stator current limitation
8 Active Power limitation

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2.9.10 Maintenance
This view presents a global state of the LCP and the state of the Controgen
Modules.
If links to LCP or Communication are faulty (red colour of the link),
System version for each module is displayed:
Event Log Status

Display for each channel, the status of each EVLOG instance embedded in Controgen.
- Not configured
- Waiting
- Ready
- Recording
- Locked

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Fast Recorder Status
Display Fast recorder status and information (free space indication (Not available in first
version))
Recorder Comment
Status
1024 Recording event
1025 Rec.- Usb Drv.Pres. (cpy)
1027 Rec.- Copying Recs.
1031 Rec.- Copy Failed (eject)
1037 Rec.- Copy failed :event (cpy)
1045 Rec.- Eject USB Drive (eject)
1049 Rec.- Not enough space (eject)
1184 Rec.- Eject.OK (Del/keep)
1222 Rec.- Eject.Failed (Del/keep)
256 Idle - Deletion successfull
512 Idle - Deletion failed
1280 Rec.- Deletion successful
1536 Rec.- Deletion failed
65534 Not Connected
2048 Ok
3072 com+rec
4096 buff stat
Allow to trig manually
Time Management
The time setting is automatic when the ALSPA CONTROGEN AVR is linked to a
E8000 field bus. In that case, time setting function is not accessible within the Local
Control Panel as time is setup by the controllers.
In case of standalone structure, this function is available. It will setup the controller
time.
To perform time changing, click on button.

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User’s Guide
Each button launch associated guide in pdf format
CCW
Live value indicates a good operation of Local Control Pannel if this value increases
regularly.
PQ code, if different from 0 indicates a failure in power chart calculation.

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2.9.10.1 AVR Test Program
Specific Tests program are available from AVR function.
MAINTENANCE level shall be selected previously to perform

tests.
1. Set in TEST mode , =>
2. Init display : to adjust preset values available in controller.
3. Modify preset #1 or preset #2 Value
4. Send Preset1 or Preset2 or

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2.9.10.2 AVR Option Validation
MAINTENANCE level shall be selected previously to allow Option Validation modifications.
Inhibition is performed temporarily during specific tests commissioning.
Following Options are not modifiable:

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2.10 ControLCP Web access
Web access is configured from a remote station connected to Office network.

In browser, by typing ControLCP IP address, following view is displayed
Then, by clicking on ALSPA HMI, the components (ActiveX, …) are downloaded on

the remote station.
Configuration is available to configure Controgen left view and touch menu bar.
The configuration is done from Explorer after unconfiguring fixed layout in status bar

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To configure a button in touch menu bar, show toolbar on selected view, then Add
favorite as following example:
The configuration will be saved on the remote station. The settings will be
available for next login.
Perturbography and Power chart are not available in configuration for touch
menu bar. => Not available on remote station.
The final display will be as following :

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2.11 ControLCP menu organization
Display Alarm
- Alarm on the whole system,
- Alarm on Primary, Secondary, TTM, TPC
- Alarm & Events
Display
Single Line
- Display
Measurements :
- AVR,
- Bridge (TTM, TPC (Detailed View))
Display/Modify
Parameters
- AVR,
- TTM, TPC
- I/O management
Operating
Display
Trends
- Slow Trends
- Historical Viewer
Display
Perturbography
- Fast Trending
- Historical replay
Display
PQ Diagram

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- P Q Display
- Limitations curves updated
Display
Maintenance
- System revision
- Evlog status
- Recorder status
- Date-time management
- User’s Guide
- Option Validation
- AVR Test program

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2.12 ControLCP : Exchange data with ControLCP
The following methods give a possibility to a user to exchange data OUT and/or / IN with
ControLCP
Data to be exchanged ( Excel Alarm list, data logger, Fast recorder files, …) must be placed
in CLOGSHARE in order to be exchanged.
Due to restrictive access from external devices, we recommend to use first method in
following (Exchange with CLOGSHARE).
2.12.1 ControLCP : Exchange with CLOGSHARE folder
Configure an external PC on Site network ( for example with address 192.9.207.199 ) if

site network is 192.9.207.0
Then Connect a drive on ControLCP

Tools > Map Network Drive
Connect using a different user name

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CLOGSHARE is now shared and available in read-write for external exchanges
2.12.2 ControLCP : Exchange with removable drive
To import / export data into / from ControLCP, flash reader card must be used in order to do
not use any usb key incompatible with security policy.
• Connection Card reader : connect usb cable to ControLCP PCbox
• Disconnect Card reader : please use special icon to remove properly the
hardware Card Reader
And wait for following message :
2.13 ControLCP Touch screen calibration (to be used if necessary only)
In case of no precision on zone while touching screen, a tool is available from

desktop to perform a calibration task.

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- Click on (TouchKit shortcut) :
- Select Tools and perform a “4 Points calibration”. Then follow instructions.

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Indicates a potential electrical danger related to voltages, currents,

Highlights instructions or other important information which must be strictly

Points out generally important information.

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2.1 Important Information

Alstom Power is committed to high quality products in compliance with

Alstom is committed to top customer assistance services.

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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES

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ALSPA Distributed Control System (DCS) of Alstom Power.

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2.5 Abbreviations and Notation

Text field for data input.

Drop down list for data input.

LCP Local Control Panel

AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator

HMI Human Machine Interface

OPC OLE for Process Control

TTM Thyristor Trigger Module

TPC Thyristor Pulse Controller

SSB Start-up Selection Board (power lines switches)

SFC Static Frequency Converter

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IEC61850 standardized protocol to exchange data

2.7 Connection with a DCS system (SERIAL MODBUS PROTOCOL)

The ALSPA CONTROGEN AVR system communicates with external equipment

The data accessible by Modbus is listed in a table appended to this document.(

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Modbus link orders for redundant AVR:

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Switch Protocol DCSModbus serial link

ILPH485/FO DCS Modbus serial link

ILPH485/FO DCSModbus serial link

Switch Protocol DCSModbus serial link

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2.8.1 Starting ControLCP

When booting ControLCP, automatic-logon in user clg is performed.

To start the operator station :

2. Click on next to password textfield to access the ControLCP.

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2.8.2 Closing the HMI ControLCP

• Click in the lower-left corner.

2.8.3 Restarting the HMI ControLCP

• Click the icon from your desktop.

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2.9.1 Presentation of HMI Main view

P ART 4 : Status bar PA RT 3 : W o rk are a

Part 1 : Alarm bar (fixed) :

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area enables the display of a dedicated overview.

The set alarm bar has the following two sections:

The features of the sets in the Global section are:

: In ControLCP, All users can see All Sets

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- The main parameters of the system always