User Manual 1200kVA Shore Power Supply (SPS)

User Manual 1200KVA Shore Power Supply (SPS) Rev.01

Table of Content Rev.0

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Contact Information ............................................................................................................. 4

2 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Information ........................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Reference documents ......................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Shore interface .................................................................................................................... 6

2.4 System Overview ................................................................................................................. 7

3 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING ........................................................................... 10

3.1 Installation of the transport covers and weather caps ....................................................... 10

3.2 Alarm tower ........................................................................................................................ 10

3.3 Hook-up ............................................................................................................................. 11

4 SYSTEM START-UP AND OPERATIONS ......................................................................... 13

4.1 Start-up procedure 440V ................................................................................................... 14

4.2 Synchronization ................................................................................................................. 16

4.3 Connecting shore power to un-powered grid (dead ship) ................................................. 16

4.4 Use of the 230V connection cabinet .................................................................................. 16

4.5 Shutting down the system ................................................................................................. 17

4.6 Trouble shooting ................................................................................................................ 17

5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ................................................................................... 17

5.1 Preservation and storage .................................................................................................. 17

5.2 De-humidifier ..................................................................................................................... 18

5.3 Ventilation fans (every 3 months) ...................................................................................... 18

5.4 Cable entries (mobilization) ............................................................................................... 18

5.5 Power Cables (mobilization) .............................................................................................. 18

5.6 Instruments (mobilization) ................................................................................................. 18

6 AUXILIARY .......................................................................................................................... 19

6.1 Heating .............................................................................................................................. 19

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6.2 Cooling ............................................................................................................................... 19

6.3 De-humidifier ..................................................................................................................... 19

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1 Introduction
The intention of this document is to describe how to safely install, operate and service the 1200kVA
SPS.
The step-by-step procedures in this manual below must be followed accordingly in order to achieve a
successful installation and operation of the system.

SAFETY NOTE! Prior to installation and operation, it is highly important that all personnel
involved in the use of the system carefully studies the documentation supplied with the SPS.
All operators should have sufficient training before operating the system.
An electrician must carry out all hook-ups.

1.1 Contact Information

Frekvensomformer.no is a Norwegian designer & manufacturer of Shore Power Systems.

The company address is:

Frekvensomformer.no, BERGEN, Norway

For assistance related to our products contact us on phone +47 94 88 32 80,

or our service partner SEC A/S +47 56 31 34 00

General Enquiries post@frekvensomformer.no

Sverre Knapstad sverre@frekvensomformer.no

Ole-Ivar Guleng ole-ivar@frekvensomformer.no

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SAFETY NOTE!

Rigging of the 1200kVA SPS entails various lifting and handling operations that have
potential for personal injury and damage to equipment.

ALWAYS perform a pre-job meeting ensuring everyone involved are informed and
comfortable with their assignments during the operation.

Only qualified and trained personnel should take part in the operation.

Frekvensomformer.no AS holds no responsibility for the operation of this equipment

performed by the end user.

At some points in this document there are remarks regarding safety, read these
carefully. The remarks are marked with “SAFETY NOTE!”

Frekvensomformer.no AS © 2016

Contact information

www.frekvensomformer.no

E-mail: post@frekvensomformer.no
Telephone: +47 94 88 32 80

Service Partner

SEC A/S
www.secas.no

E-mail: post@secas.no
Telephone: +47 56 31 34 00

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2 General Information
2.1 Information
In order to ensure a trouble free installation and operation of the shore power system, it is
recommended that personnel be well familiarized with the equipment. It is also important that manuals
and procedures are read and understood before operating the system.

SAFETY NOTE! Only qualified and instructed personnel are to operate the system. An
electrician must carry out work on the electrical system (including hook up).

2.2 Reference documents

 Electrical schematic for the frequency converter
 Electrical schematic container

2.3 Shore interface

Power requirements

 The 1200kVA SPS requires a 690V AC 50/60Hz 1050 Ampere power supply.
 Shore power distribution needs to have the appropriate fuse/breaker to prevent damage to
the cables.
 For storage purpose, the system needs a 16A 230V supply. This is for light, heating and
dehudmifier to prevent corrosion and damage to the sensitive equipment inside the SPS.

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2.4 System Overview

Input cabinet:
Main supply from shore grid.

Voltmeter in door: Main supply voltage (not storage supply)

SAFETY NOTE! Do not operate control voltage switch when system is running.

Switch: Under the voltmeter, there is a 3-position

switch.
 Stage.1 Control voltage, light, sockets and heating
is supplied from the 690V main supply voltage
through a 690/230V transformer.
 Stage.0 No voltage.
 Stage.2 Control voltage, light, sockets and heating
is supplied from a separate 230V/16A power supply.
(Requires the 230V storage supply to be connected)

Figure 1 Supply lights and socket

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Converter cabinet:
A2: Control panel for the AFE
A2.1 Control panel for the INU/Grid converter
H3.1 AFE Ready lamp
H6 MCCB Fault
S6 MCCB Control switch REM-MAN-AUTO
S10 0-1 START switch 0-1
S11 MCCB Reset switch
MAIN SWITCH

Figure 2 Converter cabinet

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Output Cabinet:
This is where the output cables to the ship are connected.
It contains breakers (XQ200) for 440V to ships, and
(XQ100) for 440V to the 230Vtransformer.

SAFETY NOTE! XQ200 is remote

controlled from the cabinet door.
Do not operate breaker manually.

Figure 3 Output breakers

The cabinet door:

Figure 4 Output cabinet switches and instruments

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3 Installation and Commissioning

SAFETY NOTE! SAFE handling of the container requires using adequate lifting equipment to
ensure equipment from falling down. Always secure the perimeter when engaging hoisting operations.

Prior to start of installation of the 1200kVA SPS system the container needs to be carefully unpacked
and inspected for damages. External damage may indicate damage to contents inside the container.

3.1 Installation of the transport covers and weather caps

When shipped, the container has transport covers placed on the air ducts to prevent water intrusion.
Prior to use of the system the transport covers needs to be removed and the two weather caps needs
to be fitted to the air intakes. (Left side of the door)

Figure 5 Transport cover Figure 6 Weather caps

3.2 Alarm tower

The system has a 4 coloured alarm tower. The purpose of the lights is to enlighten the status of the
system from outside. The light tower must be mounted prior to start-up of the SPS.

Colours explained:

GREEN: SPS is running.

YELLOW: High load. Systems output is close to its maximum capacity.

(Default setting is 90% of maximum load)

RED: Tripped/not ready. System is not ready or the grid converter is tripped.

BLUE: Heating. This lamp illuminates when heating is on.

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3.3 Hook-up

NOTE! When hooking up the cables it is important to check for sharp edges that may damage
the cables. Make sure no cables are being squeezed or flattened in tight areas

1. Check condition of all cables and connectors, clean/replace if necessary.

2. Power cables must be insulate- tested before connected to the system.
(Test voltage 1000V)
3. Connect cables to the shore connection on the ship. The cables must be tighten according
to the specs for the adequate size for the bolts. Connection bolts are M12 and M10

Figure 7- Tensioning values

4. Run the cables with connectors through side of the termination cabinet
5. Connect connectors to the sockets in termination cabinet. (there is a small locking pin.
This must be pushed back for removing the protective cap.)

Figure 8- Sockets in termination cabinet

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6. Switch on output breakers in the top of the connection cabinet.

Check the electrical drawing for further information.

Figure 9- Output breakers

NOTE! Inspect the cable lugs and connectors for damage, defects or dirt. Cleaning the
cable lugs may be necessary to achieve proper contact with the bars.

7. The connection cabinet must be closed when running the SPS, the door switch will trip the
system if the door is opened while system is running.

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4 System start-up and operations
SAFETY NOTE! Before start-up of the system it is important that the user manual is
read and understood. Only qualified personnel are to operate the system.

A Shore Power Supply (SPS) system consists of the following sub-assemblies:

 Input circuit protection (not required on all models)
 Frequency converter cabinet
 Isolation transformer
 Output protection

The 1200kVA SPS can supply power for vessels with 440V and 230V with frequency from 50 to 60 Hz.
The SPS can easily synchronize with the ship’s generators without disturbances or blackouts.
Relevant voltage and frequency can be selected and adjusted from the frequency converter cabinet.

The 1200kVA SPS requires 690VAC 50/60 Hz 1050A supply.

Output powers delivered from the SPS are 440V 60Hz 1574A / 230V 60Hz 630A

For storage purpose, the system needs a 230V 16A supply. This is for heating and de-humidifier to
prevent corrosion and damage to sensitive equipment inside the SPS.

The 1200kVA SPS is extremely flexible with regard to paralleling with other voltage sources, either
other generators or multiple SPS units. Parallel load sharing is achieved using frequency and voltage
droop profiles programmed into the system. This allows the SPS to share power with other systems
without the need for any additional communication signals. In addition SPS of different power
ratings can be paralleled, with each one delivering the same percentage of its rated power as
required by the load. (This needs to be commissioned by service engineers from
Frekvensomformer.no)

If the SPS shall be used for other voltage and frequency than 440/230V 60Hz,
Frekvensomformer.no need to verify capacity and program the SPS for the actual purpose.

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4.1 Start-up procedure 440V

SAFETY NOTE! If emergency stop button is not functional, the

system is not to be used until it is fixed.

1. Verify that EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH is released

2. Check that switch for control voltage is set to position.1 (Main Supply)
3. Verify correct voltage on the cabinet. The voltage must be approximately
690VAC
4. Set MAIN SWITCH in the frequency converter cabinet to 1 (ON)
5. Check that the operation switch “REM-MAN-AUTO” is the MAN position
6. Turn the 0-1-start switch to START. (S10) (it takes 15 seconds before the
main breaker engages) NOTE! The 0-1 switch is spring operated, this
means that the switch will return to 1.
Figure 10 Control
voltage switch

7. When the AFE READY lamp illuminates the input stage of the converter is running and the
output stage of the converter starts and is powering the isolating transformer.

Figure 11 AFE and INU/Grid converter control interface

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8. Check volt and frequency in the display/meter on the output cabinet. If needed, adjust the
voltage and frequency with buttons on the cabinet.

Figure 12 Operating switches for voltage/frequency

9. Make sure both connection cabinets is closed. (the door switch trips the 440V breaker)
10. Set Control voltage to ON

Figure 13 Operating switches for output breakers

11. The440V output breaker can now be closed. See 4.2 and 4.3

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4.2 Synchronization
Synchronization is used when connecting to “live” ship power grid. The shore power must be
synchronized to the ship power supply enabling a seamless power transfer without disruption of
vessel services.

1. Check synchro scope and adjust with the push buttons “HZ
UP/DOWN” until the shore power and the grid are in synchrony.
When synchroscope illuminates “SYNC OK” the pushbutton for
MAIN BREAKER CLOSE can be activated to close the breaker.

NOTE! An interlock is implemented so that MAIN BREAKER

ON can only be activated when SYNC OK is illuminated
2. Verify that both ventilation fans are running. Figure 14
Syncronoscope

4.3 Connecting shore power to un-powered grid (dead ship)

NOTE! When connecting to un-powered grid it is necessary to use the override function in the
system. Always prior to using the override, make sure the connecting grid is un-powered.

1. Verify that the connecting grid is un-powered.

2. Press and hold SYNC OVERIDE while pressing MAIN BREAKER CLOSE (This will override the
interlock in the system)
3. Verify that both ventilation fans are running

4.4 Use of the 230V connection cabinet

1. Make sure the 440V connection is not in use.
2. Verify that the connecting grid is un-powered.
3. The 440V output must be activated to use the 230V connection.
Press and hold SYNC OVERIDE while pressing MAIN BREAKER CLOSE (This will override the
interlock in the system)
4. Set 230V CONNECTION CABINET to ON
5. Open output cabinet to operate the 230V output breaker. It is not possible to sync on the
230V connection-

NOTE! If the breaker is in middle position, you must reset it

by putting it to OFF before you switch it to ON.

Figure 15 230V output breaker

6. After use set 230V CONNECTION CABINET to OFF

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4.5 Shutting down the system

1. Before shutting down the SPS, the load needs to be reduced to a maximum of 200kW for a
minimum of 10 minutes. This is to allow the converter to cool properly down before shutting
down.
2. Press MAIN BREAKER OUT
3. Set CONTROL VOLTAGE SWITCH to 0
4. Turn the 0-1-start swith to 0
5. Set HEATING ON/OFF switch to ON and verify that it illuminates blue.

4.6 Trouble shooting

1. Check if the INVERTER FAULT lamp is illuminated. If this is lid red, check active alarms in the
two displays. (Alarms can be reset by pressing RESET on the display)
2. Check that correct voltage is present in the INPUT cabinet
3. Check that doors on connection cabinets is closed. (door switch)
4. Check if the FAULT 440V lamp on the output cabinet is illuminated. If so reset the breaker
inside the cabinet, by pressing the red reset tap on the breaker.

5 Maintenance and Inspection

A periodically maintenance is necessary for keeping the system in good and working condition
NOTE! Always use the heating and de-humidifier when storing the system. Deviation from this may
cause defects in the electronics inside the SPS.

5.1 Preservation and storage

When system is not in use, it is necessary to hook up the 230V “storage supply” to prevent damage to
the system due to high moisture. Set the switch in input cabinet to stage.2 (verify that light, sockets
and heating is functional)

All the transport covers need to be fitted for the de-humidifier to function properly.

Figure 16 Transport covers fitted

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5.2 De-humidifier
Verify that the de-humidifier functions as it should. Check for abnormal noise, and check filter.
Replace the filter if necessary. Set point 50%RH

5.3 Ventilation fans (every 3 months)

Verify that the fans are rotating freely and without any noise.
Noise may indicate a worn bearing or unbalanced rotor blades.
Inspect the filters and check for damage and contamination. It is recommended to replace the filter
every 12 months. (Depending on the environment it can be necessary to replace filters more
frequently)

SAFETY NOTE! Always lockout electric supply before any hands-on operation on the fans.

5.4 Cable entries (mobilization)

Check for sharp edges, missing glands and worn gaskets.

5.5 Power Cables (mobilization)

Check cables for defects. Check for flattening, twist and rifts. If the insulation is damaged, the cables
need to be replaced.

NOTE! Always insulate test the cables before connecting to the system

Check the connectors for damage. Connectors must be free from dirt and moist.

NOTE! A damaged cable lug can cause the contact surface to overheat and cause damages to the
cable and connection point

5.6 Instruments (mobilization)

Check that instrument are working properly, check with voltmeter to verify correct readings on the
instruments. Manually calibration can be done with a small screwdriver in front of the instruments.

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6 Auxiliary
6.1 Heating
The container is fitted with heating to prevent damage to the sensitive equipment when stored. A
230V 16A storage supply needs to be connected when container are stored away. When power is
connected, it is necessary to set the control voltage switch to 2 “storage supply”

6.2 Cooling
The system has four ventilation fans, two for supply, and two for exhaust. A temperature sensor
controls the fans.

SAFETY NOTE! Ventilation fans start automatic without warning, there must at no point be
anything obstructing these to rotate. Never attempt to service these without an electric lockout of the
supply.

6.3 De-humidifier
The container is fitted with a de-humidifier to keep humidity on a level where sensitive equipment not
can be damaged. There is a hygrostat mounted inside the SPS. This can be adjusted for maximum
humidity (RH). Default setting is 50%RH

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